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Congressional Gold Medal for Enslaved Africans: Recognizing Contributions to US History

This bill proposes to honor Africans and their descendants enslaved in the U.S. with a Congressional Gold Medal. This aims to acknowledge their crucial contribution to the nation's economic development. The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Key points
Establishes a Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate enslaved persons in the U.S. from 1619-1865.
The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African-American History & Culture, making it accessible to the public and researchers.
Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for sale, with proceeds covering production costs.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4885
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Process start date: 2025-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4885.

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 2025-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate enslaved persons in the U.S. from 1619-1865.
  • The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of African-American History & Culture, making it accessible to the public and researchers.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for sale, with proceeds covering 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. Green, Al [D-TX-9].

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 2025-12-23.

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