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H.R. 1022 (118th)

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced

14 February 2023

Last action

14 February 2023 · Introduced

Status

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.

Sponsors

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Tim Burchett, Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Richard Hudson, Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], H. Griffith, Jerry Carl, Chuck Edwards, Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

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24 July 2024

Summary

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. Following the award of the gold medal, the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture where it shall be available for display and research.

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Timeline

  1. 14 February 2023

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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