S. 567 Passed the Senate Armed Forces and National Security

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] Introduced February 13, 2025 Cosponsors 67 (40 D, 25 R, 2 I) Latest action June 15, 2026

Summary

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 15, 2026 Held at the desk.
  2. Jun 15, 2026 Received in the House.
  3. Jun 12, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Jun 11, 2026 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2770)
  5. Jun 11, 2026 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2770)
  6. Jun 11, 2026 Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  7. Feb 13, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  8. Feb 13, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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