Award the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment for their service during the American Revolutionary War.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act?
The First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act passed the Senate on June 11, 2026, and now requires action from the House of Representatives. The primary constraint is that House leadership must choose to schedule a floor vote. While the bill has moved forward, legislation that passes one chamber often fails to become law because the House does not always take up Senate bills.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 567 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since June 2026
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 547 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 547 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
