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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

8/12/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 2487

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with designation S. 2487 on July 28, 2025, aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments. These regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, are being recognized for their superior, dedicated, and vital service to the country.

Current Status of Bill S 2487

Bill S 2487 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2025. Bill S 2487 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 28, 2025.  Bill S 2487's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2487

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2487

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2487

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 the United States.
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 the United States.

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