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Congressional Gold Medal for Dr. Li Wenliang: Honoring COVID-19 Transparency Efforts.

This bill is symbolic and commemorative, authorizing the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Li Wenliang, the Chinese doctor who first warned about the COVID-19 virus. The goal is to honor his bravery, his efforts to save lives, and his call for global transparency regarding health threats. While the act does not directly change citizens' daily finances, it promotes the values of free speech and transparency in public health.
Key points
Posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Li Wenliang for raising early awareness of COVID-19 and advocating for transparency in China.
The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and made available for research, highlighting the importance of free speech.
The US Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public.
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Print number: 118_HR_948
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dr. Li Wenliang Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_948.

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 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Li Wenliang for raising early awareness of COVID-19 and advocating for transparency in China.
  • The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and made available for research, highlighting the importance of free speech.
  • The US Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to 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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

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 2025-12-26.

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