HR1628Referred to Committee

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-26
Introduced
193
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HR
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Gary J. Palmer
Gary J. Palmer
Republican · AL · Representative
Votes with party: 96.7% (547 recorded votes)

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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.

2025-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation's highest civilian honors, to the 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their military service and contributions to American history. The 761st Tank Battalion was a segregated African American unit that served with distinction during World War II, breaking racial barriers in the military. The medal would commemorate their bravery and the historical significance of their service during a time of racial discrimination.

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