To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, in recognition of her contribution to the Nation and her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBTQ community in athletics, education, and our society.

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Bill Number

HR 4147

Introduced

Jun 24, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Athletes Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congressional tributes Professional sports Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Women's rights

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Summary

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBTQ community in athletics, education, and our society.

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Jun 24, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jun 24, 2021

Introduced in House

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