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US HB3531
Bill
Status
5/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monica De La Cruz
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AI Summary
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Posthumously awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Sergeant Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez, a U.S. Marine who received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Battle of Hue City in February 1968
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Sgt. Gonzalez (born May 23, 1946, in Edinburg, Texas) was killed in action on February 4, 1968, after repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire to rescue wounded Marines and destroy fortified enemy positions
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Directs the gold medal to be given to the Museum of South Texas History for display and research following the award ceremony
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicate medals at cost-recovery prices, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
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Medal costs are authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
Legislative Description
Sergeant Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
5/21/2025