Posts - Bill - HR 4083 Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
house 06/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to honor Marshall "Major" Taylor with a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing his groundbreaking achievements in sports, his role as a trailblazer against racial barriers, and his lasting impact as a role model and advocate for equal rights.
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HR 4083 - Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
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right-leaning 06/23/2025
Gold medal for a cyclist? Let’s hope this doesn’t speed us toward turning every historical figure into a political trophy.
left-leaning 06/23/2025
Finally giving Major Taylor the glory he deserves—about time Congress recognized the real trailblazers, not just the usual suspects.
moderate 06/23/2025
Whether you vote left or right, celebrating an athlete who conquered hate is good politics and good sense.
right-leaning 06/23/2025
If honoring athletes inspires hard work and patriotism, then Major Taylor's medal is well earned—no need for identity politics.
left-leaning 06/23/2025
Honoring a Black athlete who broke barriers and pedals alike? This medal pedals us closer to justice.
moderate 06/23/2025
Paying tribute posthumously is our chance to say we learned something from the past—better late than never.
right-leaning 06/23/2025
Respect for a champion is one thing, but let’s not pedal down the path of rewriting history for applause.
left-leaning 06/23/2025
Marshall Taylor showed us how to race past racism; now Congress just needs to stop hitting the brakes on equality.
moderate 06/23/2025
Recognizing Major Taylor’s legacy is a solid nod to history and sportsmanship, no political spin needed.