H.R. 1259 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To award a congressional gold medal on behalf of the Tuskegee Airmen, collectively, in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces.
H.R. 1259 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 10, 2005, sponsored by Charles B. Rangel with 310 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 310
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 109-213
What it does
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal collectively to the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces. Directs that, after such award, the medal be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles B. Rangel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 205 Democrats, 105 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2005
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2006
- Passed the SenateMar 27, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentMar 30, 2006
- Became lawApr 11, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-213. (Apr 11, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 28, 2006 · Passed400–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
More bills from Charles B. Rangel in the 109th Congress
Other Commemorations bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 787: To designate the United States courthouse located at 501 I Street in Sacramento, California, as…
- H.R. 1760: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 215 Martin Luther King…
- H.R. 483: To designate a United States courthouse in Brownsville, Texas, as the "Reynaldo G. Garza and…
- H.R. 120: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 30777 Rancho California…
- H.R. 289: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8200 South Vermont Avenue…
- H.R. 324: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 321 Montgomery Road in…
- H.R. 504: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4960 West Washington…
- H.R. 627: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 40 Putnam Avenue in…
- H.R. 1072: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 West End Street in…
- H.R. 1082: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 East Illinois Avenue…
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1259 (109th Congress): To award a congressional gold medal on…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-1259/to-award-a-congressional-gold-medal-on-behalf-of (accessed 2026-10-17).