HR10301FEDERALin_committee

Congress proposes Congressional Gold Medal for labor leader Peter McGuire

Original title: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his contributions to the American Labor Movement.

September 4, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sep 4, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The is one of the highest civilian honors in the United States, and this bill initiates the formal legislative process to bestow this recognition upon a foundational figure in American labor history.

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Peter McGuire

The bill proposes that he be the recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal.

What changed

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What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill authorizes the awarding of a to Peter McGuire to honor his contributions to the American labor movement. The medal would serve as a formal recognition of his historical role in establishing labor rights in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Congressional Gold Medal?

It is an award bestowed by the United States Congress to honor individuals who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient's field long after the achievement.

What happens next for this bill?

The bill must be reviewed and approved by the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on House Administration before it can be considered by the full House of Representatives.

Why It Matters

The is one of the highest civilian honors in the United States, and this bill initiates the formal legislative process to bestow this recognition upon a foundational figure in American labor history.

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