Congressional gold medal

(a) Presentation authorized The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design to James Earl Jones, in recognition of his contribution to the United States and his achievements of paving the way for inclusion and equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in film and theatre. (b) Design and striking For purposes of the presentation described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the Secretary) shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be determined by the Secretary. The design shall bear an image of, and inscription of the name of, James Earl Jones. (c) Disposition of medal Following the presentation described in subsection (a), the gold medal shall be given to the son of James Earl Jones, Flynn Earl Jones.