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Congressional Gold Medal Awarded to UNCF and HBCU Member Institutions.

This act authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and its member institutions to mark their 80th anniversary. It serves as a symbolic recognition of their profound historical contribution to education, particularly for African Americans, and their significant annual economic impact. The public will have the option to purchase bronze duplicates of the medal, with proceeds covering production costs.
Key points
The UNCF and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for 80 years of service.
The act recognizes the institutions' role in educating a high percentage of African American professionals, including judges, doctors, and engineers.
The U.S. Mint is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicate medals to the public.
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Print number: 118_S_3058
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2023-10-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

United Negro College Fund, Inc. Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3058.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The UNCF and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for 80 years of service.
  • The act recognizes the institutions' role in educating a high percentage of African American professionals, including judges, doctors, and engineers.
  • The U.S. Mint is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicate medals to the public.
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 Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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