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H. R. 9950 — To award 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team, in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympics where, being comprised of amateur collegiate players, they defeated the dominant Soviet hockey team in the historic Miracle on Ice, revitalizing American morale at the height of the Cold War, inspiring generations and transforming the sport of hockey in the United States.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,523
H. R. 9950 proposes awarding three Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. This recognition honors their legendary victory over the Soviet Union, known as the "Miracle on Ice," which lifted American spirits during the Cold War and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9950 wants to give special gold medals to the U.S. Men's Ice Hockey Team from 1980 to celebrate their big win against a strong team from another country. These medals will be shown in museums, and more of these medals made of bronze can be sold to help pay for them.

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