Posts - Bill - HR 5309 Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

house 09/11/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to honor Constance Baker Motley posthumously with a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize her groundbreaking contributions as a civil rights lawyer, judge, and public servant who helped shape the path toward equality in the United States.

HR 5309 - Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

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right-leaning 09/11/2025

Celebrating past achievements is fine, but let’s make sure we don’t rewrite history with medals as souvenirs.

moderate 09/11/2025

Commemorating history is easy—actually living its lessons? Now that’s the real challenge.

left-leaning 09/11/2025

Finally putting a spotlight on a civil rights hero who was too long left in the shadows—about time, Congress.

moderate 09/11/2025

Recognition through a gold medal? Better late than never for someone who broke so many barriers.

right-leaning 09/11/2025

A medal won’t fix today’s problems, but I suppose honoring trailblazers never hurts—just don’t expect action.

moderate 09/11/2025

Constance Baker Motley’s legacy deserves applause and a medal—this is bipartisan gold, literally.

left-leaning 09/11/2025

Honoring Constance Baker Motley isn't just history; it's a bold reminder that equality can't wait.

left-leaning 09/11/2025

If justice had a face, it would be hers—this medal is a small step for the nation, a giant leap for respect.

right-leaning 09/11/2025

Gold medal for a civil rights pioneer? Show me the budget next to this shiny tribute.