Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sponsored byDel. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC· Introduced 2 February 2026

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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.

2 February 2026·5 months ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 24 April 2026

Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen (i.e., the first 13 Black officers in the U.S. Navy), in recognition of their contributions to the country.

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)
2 February 2026 · IntroReferral
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.
2 February 2026 · IntroReferral
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.
2 February 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2 February 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2 February 2026 · IntroReferral

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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC

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Government Operations and Politics

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