Bill would honor 761st Tank Battalion with Gold Medal
In committeeH.R. 1628Latest action
Sponsor: Gary J. Palmer · Representative · AL
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Official title: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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Congress would award its highest civilian honor to the 761st Tank Battalion, a Black American unit that fought in World War II Europe.
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What does this do?
This bill would give a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion for their service in World War II. The gold medal would be kept at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bronze copies of the medal would also be made available for the public to buy.
Who does it affect?
The 761st Tank Battalion was a mostly Black American armored unit that fought in Europe during World War II. They fought for 183 days straight, took part in the Battle of the Bulge, and were among the first American units to break through Germany's Siegfried Line.
Why does it matter?
Passing this bill would make the 761st Tank Battalion one of the groups officially recognized by Congress with its highest civilian honor. It would also create a permanent public home for that recognition at a national museum.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- U.S. Treasury makes gold & bronze medals
- Mint's fund covers costs
- Bronze sales return to same fund
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 26, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — 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.