The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

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Summary of Bill HR 4885

The bill titled "To posthumously award a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865" was introduced in the 119th Congress on August 5, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4885

Bill HR 4885 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2025. Bill HR 4885 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 5, 2025. Bill HR 4885'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 August 5, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4885

To posthumously award a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865.

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Avianna Archer

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4 months ago

I saw something about this bill to give a medal to enslaved Africans. Sounds interesting, but I'm not sure about all the details. Will have to look into it more.