118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 273 — United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

“A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Feb 7, 2023

Last action Feb 7, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Feb 7, 2023

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Referred

Feb 7, 2023

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 6 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 7, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Feb 7, 2023

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