United StatesCongress would honor Sarah Keys Evans with a gold medal
The proposal would recognize Army veteran and civil rights pioneer Sarah Keys Evans with a gold medal made by Treasury and presented on Congress’s behalf.
What it does
Sarah Keys Evans would receive a Congressional Gold Medal recognizing her achievements. The Treasury secretary would make the medal, and congressional leaders would arrange its presentation.
The Treasury secretary could also make and sell bronze copies of the medal. If sold, their price would have to cover the costs of making them.
Argument forAwarding the medal could bring wider attention to an Army veteran’s role in challenging segregation on interstate buses.
Argument againstIf bronze copies are sold, prices that cover production costs could put them out of reach for some buyers.
More detail
Congressional leaders would arrange to present Sarah Keys Evans with a gold medal. The award would recognize Sarah Keys Evans, an Army veteran and civil rights pioneer, for her achievements. The Treasury secretary would make the medal and choose its design and wording.
The Treasury secretary could make and sell bronze copies of the gold medal. This authority would cover bronze copies of the medal honoring Sarah Keys Evans. Making and selling copies would be optional. The sale price would have to cover production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 14Introduced in HouseLatest
- Feb 14Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.Introduced
VeteransCivil Rights & Voting