{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sanford-bishop-donald-norcross-and-austin-scott-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-honor-president-jimmy-carter-with-congressional-gold-medal", "REPS. SANFORD BISHOP, DONALD NORCROSS, AND AUSTIN SCOTT INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO HONOR PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER WITH CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.", "B000490", "bishop.house.gov", "bishop", "https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) along with Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) introduced a bipartisan bill today that would honor former Georgia Governor, former U.S. President, Navy veteran, and lifelong humanitarian and resident of Georgia\u2019s Second Congressional District, Jimmy Carter, with the Congressional Gold Medal.\n\nThe Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award granted by an act of Congress in recognition for distinguished achievements and contributions.\n\n\u201cJimmy Carter embodies the best of our country\u2019s ideals. He is a model of compassion, duty, and selfless service. Georgia is proud of this native son, a humble man from Plains, who has accomplished so much in his life,\u201d said Congressman Bishop. \u201cIt has been a privilege to know and work with him for over 50 years. He is a devoted family man whose boundless love is reflected in the fruits of his lifetime of service and sacrifice on behalf of humankind.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Carter is a true American patriot who dedicated his life to public service as a naval officer, Governor, and President of the United States. Growing up, President Carter inspired me to get involved in government,\u201d said Congressman Norcross. \u201cI watched as he helped negotiate the Camp David Accords, created the Department of Education, and worked to advance democracy and human rights around the globe. President Carter has earned the Congressional Gold Medal for his years of service to the American people.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Jimmy Carter\u2019s life of distinguished public service is a shining example for all Americans. From his time in the Navy to his humanitarian work after his Presidency, he has made Georgia proud and deserves this honor,\u201d said Congressman Scott.\n\nAs President of the United States, Jimmy Carter led the world by delivering the Panama Canal treaties, Camp David Accords, SALT II treaty, and the establishment of diplomatic relations with China. He redefined the United States\u2019 approach to education, energy, and the environment.\n\nHe has led international organizations and remains a world leader to whom others turn for inspiration and guidance. After leaving the White House, President Carter and his wife Rosalynn founded the Carter Center to keep the peace, strengthen freedom and democracy, and improve health around the world. President Carter and Mrs. Carter worked with Habitat for Humanity to build, improve, and repair thousands of homes, building homes themselves well into their nineties.\n\nHis tenacious spirit of service led President Carter to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.\n\nYou can read the full text of the legislation on Congressman Bishop\u2019s website:\n\nhttps://bishop.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/bishop.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/USHRBillText_CongressionalGoldMedal-JimmyCarter.pdf", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://bishop.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-sanford-bishop-donald-norcross-and-austin-scott-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-honor-president-jimmy-carter-with-congressional-gold-medal"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8633460383862257, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}