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HOUSE 1399117th CongressReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

Last Action
2/26/2021

Actions

  • 2021-02-26Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.
  • 2021-02-26Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.
  • 2021-02-26Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.
  • 2021-02-26Introduced in House
  • 2021-02-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-26 (00)

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black calvary and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces), in recognition of their vital service to the United States.

Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed as appropriate and made available for research.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Andy Kim (D-NJ)

Subjects

  • Congressional tributes
  • Military history
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
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