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H.R.1399: Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Feb. 26, 2021
Bill Summary
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black calvary and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces), in recognition of their vital service to the United States. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 26, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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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Feb. 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Anthony Brown (D-Md.) |