HR. 1087In Committee
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union forces in the Civil War for bravery and outstanding service
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Awards a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union forces in the Civil War for bravery and outstanding service
Key points
- Award Congressional Gold Medal
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-06 — 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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Topics and policy areas
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