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117th Congress · Senate

Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act

Subjects: Athletes · Congressional tributes · Professional sports · Racial and ethnic relations · Sports and Recreation

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable.
  • House passed it on Jan 19, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O'Ree or, if unavailable, to a member of his family, in recognition of his contributions and commitment to hockey, inclusion, and recreational opportunity. The amounts received from the sale of duplicate medals shall be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

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