Bill > S273

This bill, the United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act, proposes to posthumously 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 outstanding service. The bill provides historical context on the significant contributions of African American soldiers and sailors to the Union cause, noting that they faced racial discrimination and adverse circumstances, yet served with distinction. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a gold medal with appropriate designs and inscriptions, to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The Secretary is also authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to cover the costs.