Reps. Amo, Magaziner Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Honor America First Racially Integrated Military Unit
May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 24, 2024:
Today, in advance of Memorial Day Weekend, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and 18 Members of Congress introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize America's first integrated military unit -- the First Rhode Island Regiment -- by posthumously awarding its members with the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill would bestow this long-overdue hono . . .
Today, in advance of Memorial Day Weekend, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and 18 Members of Congress introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize America's first integrated military unit -- the First Rhode Island Regiment -- by posthumously awarding its members with the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill would bestow this long-overdue hono . . .