[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 144 (Monday, August 9, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6104]
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            HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged from 
further consideration and the Senate proceed to the immediate 
consideration of H.R. 3642.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 3642) to award a Congressional gold medal to 
     the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the ``Harlem 
     Hellfighters'', in recognition of their bravery and 
     outstanding service during World War I.

  There being no objection, the committee was discharged and the Senate 
proceeded to consider the bill.
  Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read 
a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered 
made and laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The bill (H.R. 3642) was ordered to a third reading, was read the 
third time, and passed.
  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, just a word, I was proud to be a 
cosponsor, along with Senator Gillibrand, of this legislation.
  The Harlem Hellfighters are an example of bravery and courage under 
fire, and even though this regiment was consigned to racial 
segregation, they still loved America and fought hard for America and 
died for America. They are brave. They did a great job in World War I.
  It is unfortunate that it has taken so long for this country to 
recognize their bravery, because so many of our soldiers of color were 
not recognized for their service. But this brings us to a wonderful, 
wonderful moment where the Harlem Hellfighters will get the 
Congressional Gold Medal.
  I am very proud that we have done this.

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