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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1087| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (6)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act," authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served collectively with Union forces during the Civil War. The medal is intended to recognize their exceptional bravery and outstanding service to the nation. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are tasked with arranging this presentation. The Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Following its presentation, the medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. Congress also expresses its desire for the Smithsonian to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with the United States Colored Troops. Additionally, the bill permits the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public, with proceeds supporting the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-865
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6816
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
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
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104-105)
Feb 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-498
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-865
    United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6816
    United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    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.


  • February 6, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104-105)


  • February 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-498
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-498: United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1087| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2025
This bill, known as the "United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act," authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served collectively with Union forces during the Civil War. The medal is intended to recognize their exceptional bravery and outstanding service to the nation. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are tasked with arranging this presentation. The Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Following its presentation, the medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. Congress also expresses its desire for the Smithsonian to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with the United States Colored Troops. Additionally, the bill permits the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public, with proceeds supporting the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-865
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6816
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
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
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104-105)
Feb 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-498
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-865
    United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6816
    United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2025
    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.


  • February 6, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104-105)


  • February 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-498
    Introduced in Senate
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (6)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-498: United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history