Bill · H.R. 1087· House(119-HR-1087)
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War. The award is intended to recognize their bravery and outstanding service. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate will arrange the presentation of the gold medal. Following the award, the medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for striking the gold medal with suitable designs. Additionally, the Act allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicate medals.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill honors the specific contributions and service of African Americans during the Civil War.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill recognizes the bravery and service of African Americans who served in the Union forces during the Civil War.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides formal national recognition for the military service of historical veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union forces to recognize their "bray and outstanding service" during the Civil War (Section 3, subsection a).
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Educational and Research Opportunities: The gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be "available for display as appropriate and available for research" (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Public Display of History: Congress expresses the sense that the Smithsonian Institution should make the medal available for display at "appropriate locations associated with the United States Colored Troops" (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+8Good For Veterans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 2/6/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E104-105)
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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