HR 1399
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, which were formed in 1866 to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. The bill recognizes their dedicated service, including their roles in protecting the Western frontier, assisting in National Parks, and serving in multiple wars. Following the medal’s presentation, it will be donated to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for display and research. This honors the significant contributions of these regiments to the nation’s history and military.
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Anthony G. Brown
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