H.R. 1437 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to our Nation.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] Introduced February 18, 2025 Cosponsors 28 (24 D, 4 R) Latest action February 18, 2025

Summary

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the Armed Forces) in recognition of their vital service to the United States.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 18, 2025 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.
  2. Feb 18, 2025 Introduced in House

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