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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, which were authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces. The bill recognizes the Buffalo Soldiers' superior, dedicated, and vital service to the nation, including their roles in the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a single gold medal and duplicate bronze medals, which will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research purposes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (55)
Marilyn Strickland (D)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Jim Clyburn (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Don Davis (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Greg Landsman (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Mary Peltola (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
David Scott (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
David Valadao (R),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred 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. (on 02/27/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Government Operations
- ‐ National Symbols and Monuments
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1222/all-info | 02/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1222/BILLS-118hr1222ih.pdf | 04/29/2023 |
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