This bill authorizes Congress to award a posthumous gold medal to the legendary actor James Earl Jones in recognition of his groundbreaking career in film and theater and his role in breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry. Jones, who passed away in 2024, overcame a childhood stutter to become one of America's greatest performers, known for iconic roles including Mufasa in *The Lion King* and Darth Vader in *Star Wars*, and was one of the rare performers to achieve EGOT status (winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards). The gold medal will be struck by the U.S. Mint and presented to his son, Flynn Earl Jones, while the Treasury Department may also produce and sell bronze duplicate medals to cover production costs. There is no specific appropriation mentioned; costs will be charged to the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, with revenues from bronze medal sales returned to that fund. The bill was introduced in March 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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