United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

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HR 6816

Introduced

Feb 22, 2022

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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period ...

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Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Military history Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Racial and ethnic relations Smithsonian Institution U.S. history

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United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.

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Feb 22, 2022

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E168)
Feb 22, 2022

Introduced in House
Feb 22, 2022

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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