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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1502| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (7)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The Canteen, which operated from December 1941 to April 1946, was a massive volunteer effort that served approximately 6,000,000 U.S. troops, boosting morale by providing free food and hospitality without federal assistance. Over 55,000 individuals from 125 communities contributed to this significant home-front initiative, which was previously recognized by the U.S. Army and Congress for its patriotic service. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to strike the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. After its presentation, the medal will be permanently housed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska, for public display and research. The bill also permits the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public, with the costs covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund and proceeds from sales returning to the fund.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7788
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-954
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-645
Introduced in Senate
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7788
    North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-954
    North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-645
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-645: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Congressional tributesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNebraskaU.S. history

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-1502| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
This bill authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The Canteen, which operated from December 1941 to April 1946, was a massive volunteer effort that served approximately 6,000,000 U.S. troops, boosting morale by providing free food and hospitality without federal assistance. Over 55,000 individuals from 125 communities contributed to this significant home-front initiative, which was previously recognized by the U.S. Army and Congress for its patriotic service. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to strike the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. After its presentation, the medal will be permanently housed at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska, for public display and research. The bill also permits the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public, with the costs covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund and proceeds from sales returning to the fund.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7788
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-954
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Feb 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-645
Introduced in Senate
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7788
    North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-954
    North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • February 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-645
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (7)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-645: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional tributesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNebraskaU.S. history