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Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1715| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (7)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Jon Tester (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Jun 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • June 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution

Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1715| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2019
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.
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Timeline
Jun 4, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 4, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • June 4, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (7)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Jon Tester (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Steve Daines (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian Institution