Bills
| 3.23.22
A Congressional Gold Medal for Lena Horne (House Bill) (H.R. 715)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is H.R. 715?
(Updated November 14, 2014)
This bill would posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal "of appropriate design" to Lena Horne "in recognition of her achievements and contributions to American culture and the civil rights movement."
Argument in favor
Honors an activist who used her creative gifts to combat discrimination.
Argument opposed
This bill dates back to 2010 and has yet to find traction in either chamber.
Impact
The bill would honor Lena Horne's contributions to American culture and civil rights.
Cost of H.R. 715
No significant impact on the federal budget.
Additional Info
Media:
Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) Press Release (Refers to the orignal, 2010 introduction of the bill)
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