Bill · S. 2487· Senate(119-S-2487)
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/28/2025
- Last activity
- 7/28/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025. It directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to award a single Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments. These regiments were originally authorized by Congress in 1866 and served the United States Armed Forces until the Army was desegregated in 1951. After the gold medal is awarded, it will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The Secretary of the Treasury is also authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to cover costs.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors the dedicated service of Black military regiments through a national gold medal.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors the service of all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments, recognizing their historical role in the United States.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill recognizes the superior and vital service of the Buffalo Soldier military regiments.
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 Historical Service: Section 3(a) authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to the United States, which honors their historical contributions and sacrifices.
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Public Display and Education: Section 3(c)(1) states that the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution to be displayed and made available for research, allowing the public to learn more about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. Furthermore, Section 3(c)(2) expresses the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal available for display elsewhere, particularly at other locations and events associated with the Buffalo Soldiers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Costs to the Public Mint Fund: Section 6(a) authorizes charges against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay for the costs of striking the medals, which draws funds from this government source, though Section 4 notes that duplicate bronze medals will be sold at a price sufficient to cover their specific costs.
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
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2
- 9/24/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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