Senate Bill 1715
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1715
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
This bill directs the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to all Gold Star Families (families of fallen service members) in recognition of the families' dedication, contributions, and sacrifice to the United States.
Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
The U.S Mint may strike and sell duplicates in bronze.
June 4, 2019
06/04/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
06/04/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:32:27 AM