The bill would award Edward J. Dwight, Jr. a Congressional Gold Medal for his service, his example during a time of racism, and his contributions to art and Black history. Dwight was the first African-American astronaut candidate in the United States. The Treasury Secretary would design and strike the medal. If Dwight is unavailable, it would go to Curtis Christopher Dwight.
The bill does not require action from the public. It would allow the U.S. Mint to make and sell bronze duplicate medals.
The bill authorizes using the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover medal costs. Bronze duplicates would be sold at prices sufficient to cover their costs. No total amount is provided.
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