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Introduced
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
In Committee
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and out- standing service.
AI Summary
This bill, the United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the minting and presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the African Americans who served with the Union forces during the Civil War. The bill recognizes their bravery, outstanding service, and contributions to the preservation of the Union and the emancipation of nearly 4 million enslaved people. The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, and the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to cover the costs.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 02/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3702/all-info | 02/18/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3702/BILLS-117s3702is.pdf | 02/26/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3702/BILLS-117s3702is.pdf.pdf | 02/26/2022 |
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