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January 5, 2023 Pub. L. 117–334 (text) To "honor the legacy of Emmett Till and the incredible suffering and equally incredible courage, resilience, and efforts of Mamie Till-Mobley that led to the civil rights movement that began in the 1950s." [54] Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War: September 26, 2024 Pub. L. 118–87 (text)
This is a list of individuals serving in the United States House of Representatives (as of January 20, 2025, the 119th Congress). [1] The membership of the House comprises 435 seats for representatives from the 50 states, apportioned by population, as well as six seats for non-voting delegates from U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
Each medal is ordered to be uniquely designed and cast in gold by the United States Mint. Thus, there are significantly fewer gold medals than presidential medals. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement. As of November 29, 2023, 184 people, events, or institutions have been awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. [4]
The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. ... A medal was also given to all the women who worked as mathematicians ...
Olympic champion Sarah Hughes is running for Congress. The former figure skater won gold in Salt Lake City in 2002. Now she wants to represent New York's 4th Congressional District in the House of ...
The Congressional Medal of Merit is the United States Congress' award for young Americans. [1] This award is for ages 14 to 23. It is intended to honor individuals who have shown outstanding achievement in areas such as academics and service. [2] The award is presented by a member of congress to the individual regardless of partisanship.
Senate vacant of women (January 3, 1945–October 6, 1948) Vera C. Bushfield (1889–1976) Republican: South Dakota: October 6, 1948: Upon taking office December 26, 1948: 81 days 81 days First Republican woman to serve in the Senate Appointment ended Senate vacant of women (December 26, 1948–January 3, 1949) Margaret C. Smith (1897–1995 ...
In 2020, every single Republican who flipped a Democratic House seat was either a woman, veteran or minority. Republicans look to women, veterans and minorities in battle for House Skip to main ...