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Congressional Gold Medals for Law Enforcement and City Protectors during BLM Riots.

This bill proposes to honor law enforcement officers and others who protected American cities during the 2020 riots by awarding them three Congressional Gold Medals. Citizens may see this as a symbolic recognition for public safety personnel and those who contributed to maintaining public order during a challenging period.
Key points
Awarding three Congressional Gold Medals to the Minneapolis Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and those who protected American cities during the BLM riots.
The medals will be displayed at the Minneapolis and Portland Police Department headquarters and the Smithsonian Institution, with a plaque listing other participating law enforcement agencies.
Bronze duplicates of the medals will be available for sale, allowing citizens to acquire a memento related to this event.
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Print number: 117_HR_2446
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Process start date: 2021-04-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2446.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awarding three Congressional Gold Medals to the Minneapolis Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and those who protected American cities during the BLM riots.
  • The medals will be displayed at the Minneapolis and Portland Police Department headquarters and the Smithsonian Institution, with a plaque listing other participating law enforcement agencies.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medals will be available for sale, allowing citizens to acquire a memento related to this event.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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