To authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (posthumously) and his widow Coretta Scott King in recognition of their contributions to the Nation on behalf of the civil rights movement.

This bill authorizes the President to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his widow, Coretta Scott King. The medal serves as the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, recognizing the couple’s historic leadership and personal sacrifices during the civil rights movement. Following the presentation of the gold medal, the U.S. Mint would be authorized to sell bronze duplicates to the public, with the proceeds helping to fund the production of the original award.