S 498 119th Congress Senate In Committee

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. · Feb 10, 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
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Independent · NJ
Cosponsors (3)
Sen. KaineSen. MarkeySen. Kim

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