Bill · H.R. 1277· House(119-HR-1277)

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Age: 39 years

Rhode Island

Introduced: 2/13/2025
Last activity: 2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Gabe Amo
Cosponsors: - 58 - 2

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment. This award recognizes the regiment's dedicated service during the Revolutionary War. The medal is intended to honor the unit's history, which included soldiers of African, European, and Indigenous descent. Once awarded, the gold medal will be given to the Rhode Island State Library for display and research. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike bronze duplicates for sale.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill recognizes the service of Black soldiers who formed the core of the First Rhode Island Regiment.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors the service of Indigenous people who served within the First Rhode Island Regiment.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors a regiment composed of soldiers of African and Indigenous descent who served in the Revolutionary War.