Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

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HR 1222

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Feb 27, 2023

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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 Congressional tributes Military history Military personnel and dependents Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Racial and ethnic relations Smithsonian Institution Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023

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 Armed Forces) in recognition of their vital service to the United States.

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Feb 27, 2023

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 27, 2023

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