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Introduced
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to our Nation. 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.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, which were six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces. The bill recognizes the superior, dedicated, and vital service of the Buffalo Soldiers to the nation, including their roles in the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean War. After the medal is awarded, it will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Treasury Secretary to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred 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. (on 02/28/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6022/all-info | 02/29/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6022/BILLS-116hr6022ih.pdf | 03/06/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6022/BILLS-116hr6022ih.pdf.pdf | 03/06/2020 |
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