H.R. 1628 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 1628 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 26, 2025, sponsored by Gary J. Palmer with 288 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 288
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their role in the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary J. Palmer (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 98 Democrats, 189 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
- 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 26, 2025)
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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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