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761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA117th CongressHR-6788| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2022
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (1)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act 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.
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Feb 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2022
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.
  • February 18, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • February 18, 2022
    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.

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Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesEuropeMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority employmentMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution

761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA117th CongressHR-6788| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2022
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act 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.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2022
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.
  • February 18, 2022
    Introduced in House
  • February 18, 2022
    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.
Gary J. Palmer

Gary J. Palmer

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (1)
Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesEuropeMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority employmentMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution