Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, the first 13 Black officers in the U.S. Navy.
What it does
This bill proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, who were the first 13 Black officers to serve in the United States Navy. The award would serve as a formal recognition of their significant contributions to the country.
Who is affected
This legislation posthumously affects the Golden Thirteen, identified as the first 13 Black officers in the U.S. Navy, through the conferral of a Congressional Gold Medal. The bill also involves the U.S. Navy and relevant congressional committees responsible for the recognition of these individuals' contributions to the country.
Key provisions
- Posthumous award of the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, who were the first 13 Black officers to serve in the U.S. Navy.
- Recognition of military service and contributions. The award is intended to recognize the significant contributions these individuals made to the United States through their naval service.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
Not applicable: Bill establishes wholly new authority with no reference to prior law
Stated purpose
This bill seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, the first 13 Black officers in the U.S. Navy, to recognize their service and contributions to the United States.