United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
HR 865, the United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to be presented to all African American soldiers and sailors who served with Union forces during the Civil War. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be awarded collectively to this group in recognition of their service and bravery. After presentation, the gold medal will be donated to the Smithsonian Institution for public display, with the option to sell bronze duplicates to cover costs. This bill does not change existing laws but formally honors the historical contributions of approximately 200,000 African American soldiers in the Union Army and 19,000 in the Union Navy.
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Introduced Feb 7, 2023
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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.
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