Federal · 119th Congress
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.
Sponsor
Cosponsors67
Michael F. BennetDU.S. Senator · CO
Richard BlumenthalDU.S. Senator · CT
Bill CassidyRU.S. Senator · LA
John FettermanDU.S. Senator · PA
Lindsey GrahamRU.S. Senator · SC
Martin HeinrichDU.S. Senator · NM
Mazie K. HironoDU.S. Senator · HI
John HoevenRU.S. Senator · ND
Tim KaineDU.S. Senator · VA
Angus S. King Jr.IU.S. Senator · ME
Amy KlobucharDU.S. Senator · MN
Jack ReedDU.S. Senator · RI12 of 67
Other titles2
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.Official Title as Introduced
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Legislative history9
Jun 15, 2026
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Jun 15, 2026
House · FloorReceived in the House.
Jun 12, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 11, 2026
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 5820 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 11, 2026
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 5820 proposed by Senator Thune for Senator Whitehouse. (consideration: CR S2768-2769)
Jun 11, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2770)
Jun 11, 2026
Senate · FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2770)
Jun 11, 2026
SenateSenate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 13, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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