H.R. 7317 · 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 2, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors first Black Navy officers with gold medal
This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, the first 13 Black officers to serve in the U.S. Navy. It's a posthumous honor, meaning it recognizes these officers after their deaths.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative honor with no direct effect on everyday life. It acknowledges an important part of Navy history and these officers' contributions to the country.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 2, 2026)
Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen (i.e., the first 13 Black officers in the U.S. Navy), in recognition of their contributions to the country.
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.
2nd SessionH. R. 7317
A BILL
Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-At Large) · Introduced Feb 2, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 2, 2026: “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.”