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DemocratBill · H.R. 4885· House(119-HR-4885)

The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

Rep. Green
Age: 79 years
Texas
Introduced
8/5/2025
Last activity
8/5/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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
Al Green
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes to posthumously award a historic Congressional Gold Medal collectively to Africans and their descendants who were enslaved in the United States between August 20, 1619, and December 6, 1865. The award recognizes these individuals for their service as major contributors to the foundation of America's economic greatness. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with striking the medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Once awarded, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display at the National Museum of African-American History & Culture and for research purposes. The Secretary may also strike and sell bronze duplicates to cover costs.

Yes

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+9

    The bill explicitly honors the legacy and contributions of enslaved Africans and their descendants.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8

    The bill provides formal recognition and historical validation for the contributions of enslaved Africans to the U.S. economy.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.