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Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5340

Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded posthumously to Hazel M. Johnson in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement.

Current Status of Bill HR 5340

Bill HR 5340 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2019. Bill HR 5340 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 6, 2019.  Bill HR 5340's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 6, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5340

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5340

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional tributes
- Environmental health
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Smithsonian Institution

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5340

Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act
To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Hazel M. Johnson, in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the environmental justice movement.
Hazel M. Johnson Congressional Gold Medal Act

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