United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sponsored bySen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ· Introduced 10 février 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

10 février 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 9 juin 2025

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

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

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2 actions

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
10 février 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
10 février 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

3 cosponsors

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ

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Democrat:Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]NJ
Democrat:Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]MA
Democrat:Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history

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