S. 734: Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):
Edward J. Dwight, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States, in recognition of his historic service to the United States, his example of excellence during times of struggle and overt racism, and his contributions in art and Black history.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA 2026-05-19 |
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY 2026-07-30 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY 2026-07-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 734 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 734?
S. 734 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 734 are available on congress.gov.
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