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761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1628| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2025
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (153)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Celeste Maloy (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, known as the "Black Panthers." This honor recognizes their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and their pioneering status as the first Black American armored unit to see combat. The battalion served valiantly for 183 days, playing a significant part in battles like the Battle of the Bulge, breaking the Siegfried Line, and linking with the Russian Army, despite facing prejudice and delayed recognition for their extraordinary gallantry. Following its presentation, the gold medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for display and research, with a sense of Congress that it should also be displayed at other relevant locations. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to design and strike the medal, as well as to produce and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public. Funds from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund will cover the costs of striking the medals, with proceeds from duplicate sales returning to the fund.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6788
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1022
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6788
    761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1022
    761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 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.

Finance and Financial Sector

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1628| House 
| Updated: 2/26/2025
This legislation, titled the "761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, known as the "Black Panthers." This honor recognizes their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and their pioneering status as the first Black American armored unit to see combat. The battalion served valiantly for 183 days, playing a significant part in battles like the Battle of the Bulge, breaking the Siegfried Line, and linking with the Russian Army, despite facing prejudice and delayed recognition for their extraordinary gallantry. Following its presentation, the gold medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for display and research, with a sense of Congress that it should also be displayed at other relevant locations. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to design and strike the medal, as well as to produce and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public. Funds from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund will cover the costs of striking the medals, with proceeds from duplicate sales returning to the fund.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6788
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1022
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6788
    761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1022
    761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 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.
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (153)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Celeste Maloy (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nancy Pelosi (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted