S. 1715 · 116th Congress
Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Richard Blumenthal
- Introduced
- 2019-06-04
- Latest action
- 2019-06-04 · Introduced in Senate
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.