United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Bill Number

S 273

Introduced

Feb 7, 2023

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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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 posthumously 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 7, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb 7, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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