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Honoring Buffalo Soldiers with Congressional Gold Medal

This act aims to honor the historic African-American Buffalo Soldier regiments with a Congressional Gold Medal. It is a symbolic recognition of their superior and dedicated service to the American nation, despite the discrimination they faced. The medal will be given to a museum for future generations to learn about their contributions.
Key points
Establishes a Congressional Gold Medal for the Buffalo Soldier regiments, recognizing their service from 1866 until the Army's desegregation in 1951.
The medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Authorizes the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal, with proceeds going to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover production costs.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1437
Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
Process start date: 2025-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1437.

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 2025-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a Congressional Gold Medal for the Buffalo Soldier regiments, recognizing their service from 1866 until the Army's desegregation in 1951.
  • The medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
  • Authorizes the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal, with proceeds going to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover production costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10].

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 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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