Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize individuals who defended Bataan, Corregidor, Attu, and other Pacific locations during World War II. It specifically honors U.S. and Filipino military personnel who fought or were held as prisoners of war by Japan between December 1941 and August 1945, as well as the impacted Saskinax̂ people (indigenous Attu residents). The medal will be struck by the U.S. Treasury, displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, and made available for research. Duplicate bronze medals may be sold to cover costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint fund. This is a commemorative measure with no new benefits or policy changes.