Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act

# Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer and civil rights activist who died in 2016. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors Congress can bestow. The bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to produce the medals and covers the costs through the Mint's public enterprise fund. The government can also sell duplicate bronze versions of the medal to the public, with those sales revenues going back into the fund. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill honors Ali's legacy and would primarily affect the Mint's operations and those interested in purchasing commemorative bronze medals.

As of now, the bill (S. 366) is pending in committee in the 119th Congress, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA). No significant opposition or controversy is typically associated with Congressional Gold Medal legislation, though the bill would need to pass both chambers of Congress to become law.