The bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War. The medal would be presented on behalf of Congress, then given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. Congress also expresses that the Smithsonian should make it available for display at other appropriate locations, especially places connected to the United States Colored Troops.
The bill recognizes the service of African Americans who served the Union during the Civil War. It does not describe any direct changes to services or benefits for individuals.
The bill authorizes the use of amounts from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the cost of the medals. Bronze duplicate medals may be sold at a price sufficient to cover their costs, and sale proceeds would go back into that fund. No specific cost amount is stated.
The bill's findings describe African Americans' bravery and service despite discrimination and danger, and say their contributions deserve recognition. No other publicly available information.
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