Bill · H.R. 1437· House(119-HR-1437)

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Age: 64 years

Washington

Introduced: 2/18/2025
Last activity: 2/18/2025 — 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: Marilyn Strickland
Cosponsors: - 24 - 4

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025," aims to award a single Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments. These regiments were authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces. The award recognizes their superior, dedicated, and vital service to the Nation. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for striking the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Following the award, the medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Institution.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill provides significant symbolic recognition and preservation of African American military history.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill recognizes the service of all-Black regiments, contributing to the historical recognition of African American service.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The award honors the service and bravery of military veterans of the Buffalo Soldier regiments.