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H.R. 10301

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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his contributions to the American Labor Movement.
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Latest Action · September 4, 2026
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.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 4, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
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This bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire, a historic labor leader recognized as the "Father of Labor Day and of May Day." McGuire is credited with founding the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, serving as the first Secretary of the American Federation of Labor, and leading successful strikes that helped secure the eight-hour workday for thousands of workers in the late 1800s. The Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike the gold medal in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, and following its presentation, the medal will be permanently housed at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History for public display and research. The bill also authorizes the Treasury to produce and sell duplicate bronze versions to cover production costs. No specific funding amount or timeline is specified in the legislation.

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