First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Last recorded step: Senate, Jun 15, 2026.
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This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for its service during the Revolutionary War.
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What it does
This bill proposes to award a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment to honor the group collectively. The medal would serve as formal recognition of the regiment's dedicated military service during the Revolutionary War.
Who is affected
This legislation primarily affects the First Rhode Island Regiment, which would be collectively recognized with a Congressional Gold Medal for its service during the Revolutionary War. Additionally, the bill involves the Department of the Treasury and the Smithsonian Institution, as is standard for the production and subsequent display of such medals.
Key provisions
- Congressional Gold Medal Award. The bill authorizes the collective award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment.
- Recognition of Revolutionary War Service. The medal is awarded in recognition of the regiment's dedicated military service during the Revolutionary War.
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
The bill aims to honor the First Rhode Island Regiment by awarding them a single Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their service during the Revolutionary War.