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US HB3830
Bill
Status
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eugene Vindman
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AI Summary
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Awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to all U.S. nationals who voluntarily joined Canadian and British Armed Forces and supporting entities during World War II
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Recognizes an estimated 12,000 American citizens who crossed into Canada to enlist, with many joining the Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Air Force, and RAF Eagle Squadrons before U.S. entry into the war
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Includes Americans who served in ancillary organizations such as the Air Transport Auxiliary, Royal Air Force Ferry Command, and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
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Directs the gold medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution 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-covering prices
Legislative Description
American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2025
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
6/6/2025