Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act

# Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act (HR 3622) **What the Bill Does:** This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, one of the highest honors Congress can bestow. The Congressional Gold Medal is a prestigious award given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to American history and culture. **Who It Affects and Key Details:** Joan Trumpauer Mulholland is a civil rights activist who participated in the Freedom Rides in 1961—dangerous bus trips through the segregated South to challenge racial segregation laws. She was arrested multiple times for her activism.

This bill recognizes her historical contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and her lifelong commitment to social justice. The award would be a symbolic honor with no monetary value. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Donald Beyer (D-VA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. It remains pending further congressional action.