HOUSE 1087119th CongressReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Last Action
- 2/6/2025
Actions
- 2025-02-06Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-02-06Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-02-06Introduced in House
- 2025-02-06Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104-105)
- 2025-02-06Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-02-06 (00)
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.
Cosponsors (6)
- Gabe Amo (D-RI)
- Donald Beyer (D-VA)
- Troy Carter (D-LA)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
- Henry Johnson (D-GA)
Subjects
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Smithsonian Institution
- U.S. history
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