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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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Additional Information
United Negro College Fund, Inc. Congressional Gold Medal Act
Print number: S 3058
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2023-10-17