Honor African American Civil War Soldiers
Official: United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill aims to honor African Americans who fought for the Union during the Civil War by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. It highlights their bravery and the important roles they played in the war, which have often been forgotten.
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act This bill prohibits federal Medicaid payment for specified gender transition procedures for individuals under the age of 18. The bill defines these procedures to mean those that are intended to change the body of an individual to no longer correspond to the individual's biological sex (male or female), including specified surgeries, implants, and medications (e. g., hormones). The bill excludes procedures that are provided to an individual under the age of 18 with the consent of a parent or legal guardian and that are intended to (1) rectify early puberty, genetic disorders, or chromosomal abnormalities; (2) reverse prior gender transition procedures; or (3) prevent imminent death or impairment of a major bodily function.
1. This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served in the Civil War. 2. It recognizes the bravery and contributions of approximately 200,000 African-American men in the Union Army. 3. The bill acknowledges the roles of African-American women who supported the Union forces as nurses and spies. 4. It highlights the historical significance of African Americans in the Civil War, often overlooked in history. 5. The medal serves as a formal recognition of their service and sacrifices during a critical time in American history.
This bill affects the descendants and families of African American soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War.