.Sep 17, 2024, 09:18 PM ETWASHINGTON-- Billie Jean Master will become the first personal ladies's athlete to become granted the Congressional Gold Medal.Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania as well as Mikie Sherrill of New Shirt revealed Tuesday that their bipartisan regulations had actually passed the House of Representatives and will be sent out to Head of state Joe Biden for his signature.The costs to recognize Master, the ping pong Lobby of Famer and also protestor, had currently passed unanimously in the Senate.Sherrill, a Democrat, claimed in a statement that Master's "life time of proposal as well as effort transformed the yard for women as well as girls on the courtroom, in the classroom, as well as the place of work." The expense was actually introduced in September 2023 on the 50th anniversary of Master's victory over Bobby Riggs in the "Struggle of the Sexual activities," still the most-watched ping pong match of perpetuity. The award, granted by Our lawmakers for recognized success and contributions to community, has previously been actually given to athletes, including baseball players Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente and golf players Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson as well as Arnold Palmer.King had currently been awarded the Presidential Award of Independence in 2009. Fitzpatrick, a Republican, says she possesses "damaged obstacles, led undiscovered roads, and also inspired countless individuals to stand happily along with guts and principle in the fight for what corrects.".