HR 1222
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Buffalo Soldier regiments – six all-Black cavalry and infantry units authorized by Congress in 1866 – in recognition of their significant and dedicated service to the United States throughout its history. The bill outlines the regiments’ history, including their roles in the Civil War, frontier defense, World Wars, and National Park protection. Finally, it specifies that the gold medal will be presented to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and that bronze duplicates can be sold to raise funds.
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Barbara Lee
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