S.567

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Chamber Passed·6/15/26

Award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for their service during the Revolutionary War.

The First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War. The bill highlights the regiment's role in the Battle of Rhode Island and their integrated composition of African, European, and Indigenous descent soldiers. The medal will be given to the Rhode Island State Library for display and research, with duplicates available for sale to cover costs.

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Passed the Senate · Jun 15
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The House
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History

Jun 15

House

Received in the House.

Jun 15

House

Held at the desk.

Jun 12

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.