.Sep 17, 2024, 09:18 PM ETWASHINGTON-- Billie Jean Master will become the very first personal ladies's sportsmen to become granted the Congressional Gold Medal.Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and also Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey introduced Tuesday that their bipartisan regulation had actually passed the House of Agents and will be sent to Head of state Joe Biden for his signature.The bill to honor King, the ping pong Lobby of Famer and also lobbyist, had actually already passed unanimously in the Senate.Sherrill, a Democrat, mentioned in a statement that Master's "life-time of advocacy and also hard work changed the garden for ladies and also women on the courthouse, in the class, and also 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 suit of perpetuity. The medal, granted through Congress for recognized achievements and contributions to society, has earlier been actually provided to professional athletes, consisting of pitcher Jackie Robinson as well as Roberto Clemente and also golf players Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson and Arnold Palmer.King had actually actually been granted the Presidential Medal of Flexibility in 2009. Fitzpatrick, a Republican, says she possesses "faulty barriers, led undiscovered paths, as well as encouraged a great number of people to stand up proudly with courage as well as strong belief in the defend what is right.".