United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Bill Number
- S. 498
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-05T21:21:30Z
Official Summary
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the African Americans who served with Union forces in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during the Civil War.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (3)
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 2025-02-10: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act — issued 2025-02-10 — PDF (7 pages)