Charles B. Rangel Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill gives a Congressional Gold Medal to Charles B. Rangel to honor his life of service. It highlights his bravery in the Korean War, his long career in Congress, and his work for veterans, working families, and global partnerships. It notes his role in founding the Congressional Black Caucus and helping pass major laws that expanded health care and supported low‑income communities . After the ceremony, the medal would go to his children, Steven and Alicia Rangel .

The U.S. Mint would design the medal and may sell bronze copies to the public to cover costs. Money from those sales would go back to the Mint’s fund. The medals are considered national medals and collectible items under federal law. There is no new tax or fee created by this bill .

• Who is affected: Rangel’s family receives the medal; the public can buy bronze copies as keepsakes .
• What changes: The nation formally honors Rangel’s contributions with its highest civilian medal; bronze duplicates may be sold to cover costs .
• When: After the bill becomes law, the medal is presented and then given to his children; sales of bronze copies can follow .