.Sep 17, 2024, 09:18 PM ETWASHINGTON-- Billie Jean King will come to be the very first specific ladies's professional athlete to become rewarded the Legislative Gold Medal.Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania as well as Mikie Sherrill of New Shirt revealed Tuesday that their bipartisan regulations had passed the House of Representatives and also would be actually sent out to President Joe Biden for his signature.The bill to recognize King, the tennis Hallway of Famer and also protestor, had currently passed with one voice in the Senate.Sherrill, a Democrat, pointed out in a claim that Master's "life time of campaigning for and effort modified the garden for women as well as females on the courthouse, in the classroom, as well as the work environment." The expense was launched in September 2023 on the 50th anniversary of Master's success over Bobby Riggs in the "Fight of the Sexual activities," still the most-watched ping pong match of all time. The award, granted by Our lawmakers for recognized achievements and payments to society, has recently been provided sportsmens, including pitcher Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente as well as golfers Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson as well as Arnold Palmer.King had presently been awarded the Presidential Award of Independence in 2009. Fitzpatrick, a Republican, says she possesses "busted barriers, led unexplored courses, and also inspired countless individuals to stand proudly with courage and also strong belief in the defend what corrects.".