Bills · S 2487
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2487Armed Forces and National Security
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 28· LAST ACTION JUL 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides official, high-level recognition for a group of American heroes, the Buffalo Soldiers, whose contributions to the nation's military and development have historically been underappreciated. Their service, often performed under harsh conditions and against a backdrop of discrimination, was vital for westward expansion, national defense, and paved the way for greater integration in the armed forces.
If this bill becomes law, it ensures that the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers is permanently honored with one of the nation's highest civilian awards and made accessible for public education through museum display. If it doesn't pass, this specific form of national recognition and public memorialization would not occur, potentially leaving their story less prominent in the collective memory of the nation and missing an opportunity to celebrate their historical impact on military inclusivity.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, recognizing their superior, dedicated, and vital service.
This bestows the highest civilian honor from Congress upon a historically significant military group, formally acknowledging their contributions.
PROVISION 02
Directs that the awarded gold medal be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture of the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Ensures the medal is publicly accessible and contributes to educational efforts about the Buffalo Soldiers' history.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
Allows the public to own a commemorative item and helps cover the production costs of the medals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
47
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 28
Introduced in Senate
JUL 28
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2487
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 28, 2025
Last actionJul 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025
Senate BillS 2487Armed Forces and National Security
Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
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