Bill · H.R. 7317· House(119-HR-7317)
Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 2/2/2026
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — 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
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act," proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen. This group consists of individuals who participated in officer training in the United States Navy during 1944. The medal is intended to recognize their contributions to the Nation. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the gold medal. Following the presentation, the medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill recognizes the significant historical achievements of Black individuals in the U.S. Navy.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors the historical contributions and achievements of a group of Black naval officer trainees.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill commemorates the service and contributions of these naval 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 Contributions: The bill awards a gold medal to the Golden Thirteen in recognition of their contributions to the Nation (Section 3, subsection a).
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Educational and Research Access: The gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for research and display (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Public Display Opportunities: It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution make the medal available for display at other appropriate locations associated with the Golden Thirteen (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 2).
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Availability of Bronze Medals: The Secretary is authorized to strike and sell duplicate medals in bronze (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+5Good For Veterans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 2/2/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)
- 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.
- Introduced in House