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Honoring Constance Baker Motley: Congressional Gold Medal for Civil Rights Contributions

This act posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Constance Baker Motley, recognizing her enduring contributions to civil rights and service to the United States. It is a symbolic honor of her legacy, which can inspire citizens to appreciate the history of the fight for equality and justice.
Key points
Posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to Constance Baker Motley, a civil rights pioneer.
Honoring her role as the first African American woman in many legal and political positions.
The medal will be presented to her son and niece, with bronze duplicates available for public purchase.
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Print number: 119_S_2784
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2025-09-11