Bills · HR 1628
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1628Finance and Financial Sector
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to provide long-overdue formal recognition for a significant, yet historically overlooked, military unit. The 761st Tank Battalion played a crucial role in World War II combat, enduring heavy fighting for over six months, but its members, like many other Black soldiers of that era, faced prejudice and a lack of proper recognition upon returning home.
If this bill becomes law, it would formally honor their valor, sacrifices, and their groundbreaking role as the first Black American armored unit to see combat. It would ensure their story is highlighted in a national museum and make their legacy more accessible to future generations, helping to complete the historical narrative of the war and acknowledge contributions that were previously marginalized.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, for their service in World War II.
This directly grants the highest civilian award from Congress to an entire military unit, formally recognizing their historical importance and heroism.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal.
This provision outlines the official process for creating the medal and ensures its quality and official status.
PROVISION 03
Directs that the gold medal be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for display and research.
This ensures the medal is preserved in a prominent public institution where its story can be shared and studied by a wide audience.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal to the public.
This allows the public to purchase commemorative replicas, helping to spread awareness of the battalion's history and recoup some costs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 252
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 54%
DEM 68 REP 183 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in House
FEB 26
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1628
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last actionFeb 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025
House BillHR 1628Finance and Financial Sector
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
252
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
