HR 1087 119th Congress House In Committee

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Latest action: 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. · Feb 6, 2025

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Legislative Summary

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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Independent · DC
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. AmoRep. BeyerRep. CarterRep. GrijalvaRep. HayesRep. Johnson

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