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Honoring the Golden Thirteen: Congressional Medal for US History Contributions

This act aims to posthumously honor the "Golden Thirteen" – a group of Black men who, despite discrimination, completed officer training in the U.S. Navy with distinction in 1944. Citizens can learn about their extraordinary achievement and contribution to the nation's history, as the medal will be available for public display, promoting knowledge of important historical events.
Key points
Posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the "Golden Thirteen" for their contributions to the Nation.
The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research, with the possibility of being shown at other relevant locations.
The Secretary of the Treasury may strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Print number: 118_HR_8008
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8008.

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 2024-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the "Golden Thirteen" for their contributions to the Nation.
  • The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research, with the possibility of being shown at other relevant locations.
  • The Secretary of the Treasury may strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

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 2025-12-25.

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