Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Edward J. Dwight, Jr., recognizing his historic role as the first African American astronaut candidate (1961), his service overcoming racial barriers in the military and space program, and his later achievements as a renowned sculptor. The medal, to be presented to Dwight personally (or to his family if he is unavailable), commemorates his contributions to aerospace, art, and Black history. It does not create new policies or affect any government programs, as it is a purely commemorative honor with no procedural or financial impact beyond the medal's creation and distribution.