United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.

Congress
117
Number
S - 3702
Introduced on
2022-02-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/17/2022
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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 outstanding service.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Conflicts and wars•
Congressional tributes•
Military history•
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Smithsonian Institution•
U.S. history

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Latest Summary3/31/2022

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding...

Latest Action2/17/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.