S. 262: Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-27):
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during World War II.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-27 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR 2025-02-03 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2025-03-11 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-03-24 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI 2025-03-25 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM 2025-07-16 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-10-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 262 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 262?
S. 262 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 262 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).