H.R. 1222 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
H.R. 1222 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 27, 2023, sponsored by Marilyn Strickland with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black calvary 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 nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marilyn Strickland (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 49 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: 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 (Feb 27, 2023)
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- H.R. 1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
- H.R. 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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