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Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-7317| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen . This recognition honors their historic contributions as the first African American commissioned officers in the United States Navy, overcoming significant racial barriers and discrimination during World War II. The legislation mandates that the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate arrange for the medal's presentation. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for designing and striking the gold medal, which will then be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The bill also authorizes the striking and sale of bronze duplicates, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8008
Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2026
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.
Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8008
    Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2026
    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 2, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)

Government Operations and Politics

Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-7317| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2026
This bill, titled the "Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen . This recognition honors their historic contributions as the first African American commissioned officers in the United States Navy, overcoming significant racial barriers and discrimination during World War II. The legislation mandates that the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate arrange for the medal's presentation. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for designing and striking the gold medal, which will then be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The bill also authorizes the striking and sale of bronze duplicates, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8008
Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2026
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.
Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8008
    Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2026
    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 2, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted