Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6836 Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6836

Bill 117 HR 6836, also known as the Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act, is a piece of legislation that seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Robert Parris Moses in recognition of his contributions to the civil rights movement in the United States.

Robert Parris Moses was a prominent civil rights activist who played a key role in organizing voter registration drives and educational programs for African Americans in the South during the 1960s. He was a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and helped lead the Mississippi Freedom Summer project in 1964.

The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors that can be awarded by the United States Congress. It is typically awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to American society and culture. If passed, this bill would authorize the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Robert Parris Moses in recognition of his tireless efforts to advance civil rights and social justice in the United States. Overall, the Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act aims to honor the legacy of a civil rights pioneer and acknowledge his important role in the fight for equality and justice in America.

Congressional Summary of HR 6836

Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Robert Parris Moses in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American education and civil rights.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6836

Bill HR 6836 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2022. Bill HR 6836 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2022. Bill HR 6836'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 February 25, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6836

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6836

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional tributes

- Elementary and secondary education

- Minority education

- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Smithsonian Institution

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6836

Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Robert Parris Moses, in recognition of his achievements and contributions to advancing American education and civil rights.