Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 7317, the Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 Black Navy officers (the "Golden Thirteen") who became officers in 1944 despite systemic barriers. The bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medal and present it to the Smithsonian Institution for display, recognizing their historic achievement as the first Black officers in the U.S. Navy. It also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. This is a commemorative measure with no policy or regulatory changes, solely honoring the group's legacy.