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Honoring History: Congressional Gold Medal for the Navy's "Golden Thirteen"

This act authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the "Golden Thirteen" in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. They were the first Black officers commissioned in the United States Navy in 1944. The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, and the Secretary of the Treasury may strike and sell bronze duplicates.
Key points
Posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to the "Golden Thirteen" in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as the Navy's first Black officers in 1944.
The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be available for display and research.
The Secretary of the Treasury may strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public at a price sufficient to cover production costs.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7317
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2026-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7317.

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 2026-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal to the "Golden Thirteen" in recognition of their contributions to the Nation as the Navy's first Black officers in 1944.
  • The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be available for display and research.
  • The Secretary of the Treasury may strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public at a price sufficient 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 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 2026-02-05.

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