H.R. 1437 · 119th Congress

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Introduced / in committeeCivil rights

Details

Sponsor: Marilyn Strickland (D)
Introduced: 2025-02-18
Origin: House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action: 2025-02-18 — 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.
Cosponsors: 29

Summary

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the Buffalo Soldier regiments (six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the Armed Forces) in recognition of their vital service to the United States.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-02-18)