Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2025

HR 2336: Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 2336, the Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes the posthumous award of a gold medal to honor Doris Miller, an African-American sailor who displayed extraordinary courage during the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be presented by Congress and then given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display, with a provision for selling bronze duplicates to cover costs. This bill does not create new laws or policies but formally commemorates Miller's heroism, including his actions saving lives under fire and his later Navy Cross award. It directly honors Miller's legacy without affecting any current individuals or programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors WWII veteran Doris Miller's service with Congressional Gold Medal, directly recognizing military contributions as per topic description.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3531: Sergeant Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill authorizes the creation of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Sergeant Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez, a Marine Corps hero who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions in the Vietnam War in 1968. The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be displayed at the Museum of South Texas History after being awarded by Congress. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to cover production costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint fund. This is a commemorative measure with no direct policy impact on current legislation or constituents.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors a Medal of Honor recipient's service with a Congressional Gold Medal, directly recognizing veteran contributions per support indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4621: 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion Gold Medal Act

HR 4621, the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion Gold Medal Act, authorizes a single gold medal to honor the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion - a segregated African-American unit that served during the D-Day invasion in World War II. The medal, struck by the U.S. Mint, will be presented by Congress and displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover costs. The bill recognizes the unit’s role in deploying barrage balloons to protect Allied troops from air attacks on Omaha Beach and their overall contributions to the D-Day success. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a commemorative gesture for historical recognition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors segregated WWII unit's service with congressional medal, aligning with veteran recognition policies95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House May 23, 2025

HR 3584: Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act

HR 3584, the Stratton Ridge Air Force Memorial Act, relocates a memorial honoring 9 Air Force crew members who died in a 1982 training crash to a rest area on the Cherohala Skyway in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. The bill requires landowner consent, approval from North Carolina DOT and the Federal Highway Administration, and mandates that the requesting party covers all relocation, installation, and maintenance costs using non-federal funds.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates memorial honoring Air Force veterans who died in service, directly recognizing veteran sacrifice per topic definition.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4901: WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act

HR 4901, the WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act, authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Army and Navy nurses who served during World War II. The bill recognizes their critical service under combat conditions, including field hospital care in 6 continents, internment as prisoners of war, and contributions to saving lives (with fewer than 4% of treated soldiers dying from wounds). The medal, designed by the Treasury Secretary, will be displayed at specific military museums and historical sites like the National World War II Museum, as directed by Congress. Bronze duplicates may be sold to cover costs, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint fund.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes WWII Army/Navy nurses' veteran service via Congressional Gold Medal, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Nov 17, 2025

HR 5942: National Cemetery Access Act

The National Cemetery Access Act (HR 5942) requires national cemeteries managed by the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the National Park Service to be open to the public on all federal holidays specified in 5 U.S.C. § 6103(a), such as New Year's Day and Independence Day. This directly affects veterans' families and the public who visit these sites on those holidays, ensuring consistent access without closures. The bill mandates standard opening hours on designated federal holidays but does not change the list of holidays or create new benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates public access to national cemeteries on federal holidays, enhancing veteran recognition and family visitation rights per VA/DoD cemetery management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Nov 7, 2025

HRES 862: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

This non-binding resolution (HRES 862) asks the House of Representatives to express support for issuing a new commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers. It directs the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend such a stamp to the Postmaster General. The resolution highlights the Buffalo Soldiers’ historical service - 6 all-Black regiments formed in 1866, their role in frontier patrols, and 23 Congressional Medals of Honor earned over 82 years. It does not create funding or require the Postal Service to issue a stamp, but formally requests the advisory committee’s consideration. This procedural resolution affects only the stamp selection process, not policy or funding.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors Buffalo Soldiers' historical military service and Congressional Medals of Honor through commemorative stamp, directly recognizing veterans' contributions as per topic indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2025

HR 4580: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos as a member of the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to retired Air Force Colonel Philip J. Conran for his heroic actions during a 1969 rescue mission in Laos while serving in the Vietnam War era. It specifically recognizes Conran's repeated exposure to enemy fire to save downed crew members, despite being wounded, and his role in defending the crash site for six hours under heavy attack. The bill overrides standard time limits for awarding military honors (per 10 U.S.C. § 9274) to allow this specific recognition, as Conran had previously received the Air Force Cross for the same acts. The bill directly affects only Colonel Conran and does not alter broader military award procedures.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly seeks to recognize veteran's valor with Medal of Honor, directly advancing veteran service acknowledgment per topic indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 25, 2025

HR 4766: Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act

HR 4766, the Faithful Patriot Campaign Medal Act, creates a new military service medal for members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served at the U.S. border with Mexico during Operation Faithful Patriot or a related subsequent operation. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to design, produce, and distribute this medal to eligible service members upon their request, or to their next-of-kin if the service member has died. Individuals must apply through a formal process established by the Secretary to receive the medal, which is purely commemorative and does not confer any additional benefits or status. This is a ceremonial award, not a policy change affecting military operations or benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates medal recognizing veterans' service in border operations, directly aligning with topic's 'recognition' indicator95% confidence

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passed both · United States · Senate Sep 2, 2026

S 858: Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

This bill directs the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to place a monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients on federal land near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., overriding standard location rules. It specifically requires the monument to be located within the National Mall's "Reserve" area adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial, as defined in federal law. The bill affects the museum foundation's construction plans and the public's access to this new memorial site. It does not change how the Medal of Honor is awarded, only the physical location of its commemorative monument.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients (veterans), directly recognizing their service per topic definition95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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