S. 567 · Where this bill is now
In the House
Passed the Senate Jun 11, 2026. Received Jun 15, 2026; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors First Rhode Island Regiment with gold medal
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment as a group, recognizing their service during the Revolutionary War. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest honors Congress can give.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial honor that doesn't directly change laws or policies affecting everyday life. It's a way for Congress to formally recognize the historical contributions of this military unit from the Revolutionary War.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 13, 2025)
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.
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 SessionS. 567
AN ACT
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 15, 2026: “Held at the desk.”
Numbers that changed
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| Sec. 2Date | Findings…and ethnicity were recruited to serve. (8) On August 29, 1778, at the Battle of Rhode Island, following…Introduced → Passed the Senate | August 28, 1778 | August 29, 1778 |
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