Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act

H.R. 3009, the Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act, proposes to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the legendary Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz. This award, which is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, would recognize her immense contributions to music, Latino culture, and American society. While the bill does not change federal law or impact public services, it serves as a formal national recognition of Cruz's cultural legacy as the "Queen of Salsa" and her influence on the American arts.