S. 498: United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act

S. 498 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, there is no Congressional Gold Medal specifically recognizing the collective bravery and service of the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War. This bill changes that by authorizing the posthumous award of a… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.