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119th Congress
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SENATES. 567· 119th Congress

Congressional Gold Medal Awarded to First Rhode Island Regiment

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
Last Action
Jun 15, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
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In Committee
Feb 13, 2025
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Passed Senate
Jun 11, 2026
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Received in House
Jun 15, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: May 8, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill authorizes award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment collectively
  • The medal recognizes the regiment's service during the Revolutionary War
  • The Senate passed the bill with an amendment by unanimous consent on June 11, 2026
  • The measure was then sent to the House, where it was received and held at the desk as of June 15, 2026
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • A Congressional Gold Medal will be awarded to honor the First Rhode Island Regiment's Revolutionary War service
  • The official summary does not specify other effects, such as production costs, display location, or ceremonial details
  • No documented opposition or support from external parties is provided in available sources
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Senate passed the bill with amendment on June 11, 2026
  • House received the bill on June 15, 2026
  • Bill held at the desk as of June 15, 2026
  • No scheduled House vote or further action date is recorded
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 15, 2026 — Held at the desk.
  • Jun 15, 2026 — Received in the House.
  • Jun 12, 2026 — Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • Jun 11, 2026 — Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2770)
  • Jun 11, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2770)
  • Jun 11, 2026 — Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2770)
  • Jun 11, 2026 — Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • Jun 11, 2026 — Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.