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Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 8:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 514

Bill 118 s 514, also known as the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress to honor the life and legacy of Constance Baker Motley. Constance Baker Motley was a prominent civil rights activist and the first African American woman to serve as a federal judge.

The bill seeks to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Constance Baker Motley to the advancement of civil rights and equality in the United States. It aims to highlight her groundbreaking work as a lawyer, judge, and advocate for social justice.

If passed, the Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023 would authorize the creation of a commemorative coin in honor of Constance Baker Motley. The coin would serve as a lasting tribute to her legacy and the impact she had on American society. Overall, this bill is a bipartisan effort to pay tribute to a trailblazing figure in American history and to ensure that her contributions are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

Congressional Summary of S 514

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Constance Baker Motley in recognition of her contributions and service to the United States in advancing civil rights as an attorney, elected official, and judge.

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Current Status of Bill S 514

Bill S 514 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2023. Bill S 514 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023.  Bill S 514's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of February 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 514

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
72
Democrat Cosponsors
64
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 514

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional tributes
- Federal district courts
- Judges
- Lawyers and legal services
- Members of Congress
- New York City
- New York State
- Racial and ethnic relations
- U.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 514

Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023
Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2023
A bill to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Constance Baker Motley, in recognition of her enduring contributions and service to the United States.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 514

Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode IslandDemocrat
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
MarylandDemocrat

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