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Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi for promoting nonviolence

This bill proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi. This is a symbolic honor recognizing his contributions to promoting nonviolence, which influenced freedom and equality movements globally, including in the US.
Key points
Posthumously awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi.
Recognizing his role in promoting nonviolence.
The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Bronze duplicates of the medal may be available for purchase by the public.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5022
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-08-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his contributions to the Nation by the promotion of nonviolence.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5022.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Posthumously awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Recognizing his role in promoting nonviolence.
  • The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medal may be available for purchase by the public.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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