To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

This bill, introduced in 2005, proposed awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer to honor his contributions to the sport of golf and his commitment to sportsmanship. As the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, the medal would serve as a formal national recognition of Palmer’s legacy and his role in promoting excellence in American athletics. While the bill represents a ceremonial gesture rather than a change in public policy, it highlights the government's ability to officially commemorate individuals who have made significant cultural impacts on the nation.