HR. 4885In Committee

The original legislation awarding a historic Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants enslaved within our country from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

What this bill does

Awards a collective Congressional Gold Medal to Africans and their descendants enslaved in the United States from August 20, 1619, to December 6, 1865

Key points
  • Authorize Congressional Gold Medal

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-08-05Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, 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.

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