S. 567 · Passed Senate · Armed Forces and National Security

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)

What it does

• Award a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment collectively in recognition of their service during the Revolutionary War.
• Authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals.
• Direct proceeds from medal sales to be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury.

Official 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.

Latest action

Jun 15, 2026: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs