Captain James A. Lovell, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor astronaut James A. Lovell Jr. for his service as commander of Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 missions, recognizing his leadership during the Apollo 13 crisis. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be presented by Congress to commemorate his contributions to U.S. space exploration. Bronze duplicates may be sold to the public to cover production costs, with proceeds going to the U.S. Mint. The bill is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or direct impact on citizens or programs.