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Search Results: keywords:"duplicate medals"

H. R. 8231 — To award a congressional gold medal to James Earl Jones, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life in reshaping perceptions, dismantling racial barriers, and advocating for equal opportunities for people of all backgrounds in film and theatre.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,282
H.R. 8231 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to James Earl Jones, a celebrated American actor, for his significant contributions to film and theater. The bill highlights Jones's achievements in breaking racial barriers and promoting equality in the entertainment...
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James Earl Jones, a famous actor, might get a special gold medal from Congress because he helped make movies fairer for people of all races. This bill talks about making the medal and also selling some copies to help pay for it.
S. 5283 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Robert M. Gates, in recognition of his service to the United States as an intelligence professional, Secretary of Defense, and educator and leader for young people of the United States.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,056
S. 5283 aims to honor Robert M. Gates with a Congressional Gold Medal for his substantial contributions to the United States as an intelligence expert, Secretary of Defense, and mentor to young people. The bill outlines Gates' numerous achievements and roles, including his...
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Robert M. Gates is being considered for a special gold medal from Congress to say thank you for all the great things he's done for the country, like helping in important government jobs and teaching young people. This means making a shiny medal and selling little bronze copies to help pay for it, but they're not sure how much exactly it will all cost.
S. 91 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,737
The bill, S. 91, aims to collectively award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats for their courageous efforts to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. These diplomats defied orders from their own governments to issue passports and visas, allowing many Jews to escape...
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This bill wants to give a special award to 60 brave people who helped save many others during a very bad time in history, known as the Holocaust. It plans to make a shiny gold medal for them and show it in a special museum.
S. 91 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
December 06, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:1,708
S. 91, titled the "Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats who bravely and heroically aided Jews during the Holocaust. These diplomats, representing various countries, saved Jewish lives by...
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This bill is about giving a special gold medal to 60 brave people who helped save Jewish lives during a very scary time called the Holocaust. These helpers risked their own safety, and the medal will honor their courage, with copies sold to help pay for making them.
S. 4687 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their strength, resiliency, sacrifice, and service to protect the forests, grasslands, and communities of the United States, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,628
S. 4687 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their strength, bravery, and dedication in protecting U.S. forests, grasslands, and communities. The bill highlights the increasing threat of wildfires, the demanding conditions...
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This bill wants to give a special gold medal to brave firefighters who fight wildfires to keep our forests and towns safe. The medal will be shown in a special place where people can visit it to say thank you to these firefighters.
H. R. 7501 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price, in recognition of their exceptional efforts and selfless dedication during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,584
H.R. 7501 seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to seven individuals for their extraordinary efforts during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021. These individuals, including Chad Robichaux and Sarah Verardo, played a critical role in rescuing over 17,000 people from...
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H.R. 7501 is about giving a special shiny medal to some brave people who rescued many others from a very dangerous place. These helpers are being honored for being very brave and caring in a tricky situation.
S. 4988 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax̂ people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably changed from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
August 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,888
The bill S. 4988 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to those who fought for or with the United States against Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater during World War II, as well as to the Saskinax̂ people from Attu whose lives were significantly impacted...
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The bill wants to give a special medal to the people who bravely helped the United States in fighting Japan during World War II and the Attu island people whose lives changed a lot because of the war. They will also make copies of these medals to sell, and the money will go to the U.S. Mint.
H. R. 8653 — To award a Congressional gold medal to Major Thomas D. Howie, in recognition of his bravery and outstanding service during the Battle of Normandy.
June 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,326
H. R. 8653 proposes to award a Congressional gold medal posthumously to Major Thomas D. Howie. The bill acknowledges his bravery and outstanding service during the Battle of Normandy, outlining his significant contributions and sacrifices, including being the first American...
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H. R. 8653 is a proposal to give a special gold medal to honor Major Thomas D. Howie for being very brave during a big battle in World War II. They want to make some extra medals too that people can buy, and the money from those sales will help a US government fund.
H. R. 9007 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, in recognition of his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,186
H.R. 9007 aims to honor Jens Stoltenberg by awarding him a Congressional Gold Medal for his significant contributions to NATO's security, unity, and defense. The bill highlights Stoltenberg's leadership as NATO Secretary General, particularly his efforts to increase defense...
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The bill wants to give a shiny medal to Jens Stoltenberg to say thank you for helping keep countries safe and working together, but some people are worried about how much it will cost and why he was chosen.
S. 2825 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions in Vietnam.
May 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,913
S. 2825 is a bill that seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War. These crews, known for using helicopter air ambulances, demonstrated extraordinary heroism by performing critical medical evacuations under dangerous...
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The bill wants to give a special gold medal to the brave helicopter teams from the Vietnam War because they saved many people’s lives by flying in dangerous situations to help injured soldiers. After the medal is given, it will be shown in a museum so people can learn about their heroic work.
H. R. 537 — An Act To award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.
June 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,602
H.R. 537, also known as the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust. These diplomats used their positions to help...
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H.R. 537 wants to give a special gold medal to a group of 60 brave diplomats who helped save many people during a bad time in history called the Holocaust. This medal will remind everyone of their heroism, and people can also buy bronze copies to help pay for making the medals.
H. R. 9419 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his contributions to the American Labor Movement.
August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,049
H.R. 9419 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his significant contributions to the American Labor Movement. McGuire is celebrated for his efforts in advancing labor rights, advocating for the 8-hour workday, and helping establish...
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H.R. 9419 wants to give a special gold medal to Peter McGuire for helping workers get better rights, like shorter work hours. After they give him the medal, it's going to be put in a museum for everyone to see.
S. 3842 — To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali, in recognition of his contributions to the United States.
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February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,050
The bill, S. 3842, aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali in recognition of his significant contributions to the United States. It outlines Ali's achievements as a celebrated athlete, civil rights activist, and humanitarian, and highlights his...
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The bill wants to give a special gold medal to Muhammad Ali for being a great boxer and helping lots of people. To pay for the medal, they might sell copies made of bronze.
H. R. 10002 — To award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Edinburg, Texas war hero Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula, in recognition of his heroic life.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:740
H. R. 10002 proposes to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula from Edinburg, Texas, to honor his courageous life and service. Lance Corporal Sekula, who joined the Marines at 17 and died in Iraq at 18, was the first Edinburg native...
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Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula from Edinburg, Texas, who was very brave and served in the military, will be honored with a special golden medal because of his heroic acts. The Congress plans to create this shiny medal in memory of Dustin, and they might sell some bronze copies to collect money for a special fund.

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