Federal · 119th Congress
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Policy areaFinance and Financial Sector
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors290
Stephanie I. BiceRU.S. Representative · 5th District · OK
Neal P. DunnRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · FL
Ron EstesRU.S. Representative · 4th District · KS
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRU.S. Representative · 1st District · IA
Barry MooreRU.S. Representative · 1st District · AL
Terri A. SewellDU.S. Representative · 7th District · AL
Pete StauberRU.S. Representative · 8th District · MN
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Shomari FiguresDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · AL
Michael A. RulliRU.S. Representative · 6th District · OH
Chuck EdwardsRU.S. Representative · 11th District · NC
Robert B. AderholtRU.S. Representative · 4th District · AL12 of 290
Other titles2
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in the success of Allied forces in Europe and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit.Official Title as Introduced
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Feb 26, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 26, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 26, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House