119th Congress

S. 498

United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Cory A. Booker(D-NJ)
Introduced: Feb 10, 2025
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committees: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Official text: Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (3)

Original cosponsors (1)

Tim Kaine (D-VA)

Added later (2)

Edward J. Markey (D-MA) · Feb 13, 2025
Andy Kim (D-NJ) · Apr 2, 2025

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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 10, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate