Charles B. Rangel Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal, after his passing, to Charles B. Rangel to honor his life of service. It recognizes his work as a Korean War veteran and longtime lawmaker who helped start the Congressional Black Caucus and backed policies that supported working families, housing, health care, veterans, and fair trade .

The Treasury would mint a gold medal for him and, after the ceremony, give it to his family. The U.S. Mint could also sell bronze copies to the public to cover costs, and the money would go back into the Mint’s fund. The medals would count as official U.S. medals and be treated as collectibles by the Mint.

• Who is affected: Charles Rangel’s family (receives the medal) and people who may want to buy bronze copies; no direct changes to public services.
• What changes: Authorizes the gold medal, allows bronze duplicates for sale, and uses the U.S. Mint’s fund for costs, with sale proceeds returning to that fund. Medal design will feature his image and name.
• When: After the bill becomes law, congressional leaders arrange the award and the Mint produces the medal and any bronze copies.