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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 6022
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6022
Bill HR 6022 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2020. Bill HR 6022 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2020. Bill HR 6022's most recent activity was 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. as of February 28, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6022
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6022
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional tributes
- Military history
- Military personnel and dependents
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Smithsonian Institution
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6022
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
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.
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6022
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