This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal , collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their extraordinary and dedicated service during the Revolutionary War. This regiment was historically significant as one of the first integrated units in American history, formed in 1778 by recruiting nearly 200 men of African heritage and Indigenous descent, many of whom were enslaved and gained their freedom through enlistment. They fought bravely for American independence, notably distinguishing themselves at the Battle of Rhode Island where they heroically held back Hessian forces. The bill mandates that the gold medal, once awarded, be given to the Rhode Island State Library for display and research, with a Sense of Congress encouraging its display at other relevant historical locations. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike the medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Additionally, the bill allows for the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, ensuring the regiment's legacy is widely recognized and remembered.