Bill · H.R. 7623· House(119-HR-7623)

Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act

Age: 39 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 2/20/2026
Last activity: 2/20/2026 — 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: Summer Lee
Cosponsors: - 26 - 3

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Freedom House Ambulance Service Congressional Gold Medal Act," aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom House Ambulance Service. The award recognizes the service's dedication to the Pittsburgh community and its significant contributions to emergency medical services. The medal is intended to honor the service's role in pioneering paramedic training and professional life-saving care. Following the presentation, the medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the medal.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill commemorates a significant African American historical service and directs its medal to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill honors a service that provided economic stimulation and professional dignity to the predominantly Black Hill District.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill recognizes the historical role of Freedom House in pioneering professional emergency medical services and lifesaving care.