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US HB5993
Bill
Status
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Alford
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AI Summary
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Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to service members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) for bravery and outstanding service in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia during the Vietnam War (1964-1972)
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MACV-SOG was a joint special operations unit established in January 1964 that conducted covert deep-penetration reconnaissance, sabotage, rescue missions, and psychological operations; approximately 1,579 Americans were killed or went missing while serving with the unit
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The gold medal will be presented by the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate, then given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals at cost-covering prices, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
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MACV-SOG included members from Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, Force Reconnaissance Marines, U.S. Air Force, and the CIA, with 12 members having received the Medal of Honor
Legislative Description
MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
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.
11/10/2025