119th Congress
H.R. 1087
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Eleanor Holmes Norton(D-DC)
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Financial Services; House Committee on House Administration
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (6)
Original cosponsors (6)
- Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA)
- Gabe Amo (D-RI)
- Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
- Troy A. Carter (D-LA)
- G000551
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 6, 2025 · House
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. - Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House - Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104-105)