Congress honors the 761st Tank Battalion, the Black soldiers Patton called his best
H.R. 1628 — 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act · Filed by Gary Palmer (R-AL) · 256 cosponsors · Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill authorizes Congress to award a gold medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, a historically significant all-Black armored unit that served with distinction in World War II. The medal will be designed and struck by the U.S. Mint, presented by the Speaker and Senate President pro tempore, and permanently housed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, with duplicate bronze versions available for sale to cover costs.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward Congressional Gold Medal bill honoring a military unit's historical service and sacrifice. It performs exactly one function: authorize a medal, house it in a museum, and allow bronze duplicates to be sold. There is no policy mechanism, no regulatory change, and no hidden beneficiary.
Who stands to gain
U.S. Mint (medal production and sales revenue)