House Bill 1399
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1399
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
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 U.S. Armed Forces), in recognition of their vital service to the United States.
Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be displayed as appropriate and made available for research.
February 26, 2021
02/26/2021
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.
02/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:10 PM