H.R. 1244 · 118th Congress
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
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Al Green
- Introduced
- 2023-02-28
- Latest action
- 2023-02-28 · Introduced in House
Summary
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
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the enslaved persons collectively in recognition of their service as the greatest contributors to the foundation of America's economic greatness.