H.R. 1628 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Feb 26, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors 761st Tank Battalion with gold medal
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, recognizing their contributions to the Allied victory in Europe during World War II and their historic role as the first Black American soldiers to serve in an armored unit. After the medal is awarded, it will be sent to the National Museum of African American History and Culture for public display and research.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative honor rather than a law that changes day-to-day life for most people. It recognizes the achievements of these soldiers and ensures their story is preserved and shared through the museum, where visitors can learn about this important part of American history.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 26, 2025)
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their role in the success of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and for the example they set as the first Black soldiers to go to war as part of an American armored unit.
Following the award of the gold medal, the gold medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture where it shall be available for display and research.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1628
A BILL
761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor: Rep. Gary J. Palmer (R-AL-6) · Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 26, 2025: “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.”