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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6022| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2020
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black calvary and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces), in recognition of their vital service to the United States. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed as appropriate and made available for research.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.
  • February 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • February 28, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionVeterans' organizations and recognition

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6022| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2020
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black calvary and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces), in recognition of their vital service to the United States. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed as appropriate and made available for research.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.
  • February 28, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • February 28, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.
Anthony G. Brown

Anthony G. Brown

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee, Budget Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionVeterans' organizations and recognition