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Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-2081| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (43)
Barry Moore (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to honor members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program , affectionately known as the "Donut Dollies," by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. These dedicated women volunteered to provide crucial recreational and morale support to U.S. servicemembers on the frontlines during the Vietnam conflict. Their service involved extensive travel and exposure to dangerous conditions, with some sustaining injuries or losing their lives, underscoring their extraordinary commitment to maintaining troop morale. The legislation mandates that the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate arrange for the medal's presentation, with the Secretary of the Treasury responsible for its design and striking. Following its award, the gold medal will be entrusted to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with Congress encouraging its display at other relevant locations associated with the "Donut Dollies." Furthermore, the bill authorizes the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public, with proceeds supporting the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8978
Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3592
Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8978
    Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3592
    Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

International Affairs

Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-2081| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This bill, titled the "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to honor members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program , affectionately known as the "Donut Dollies," by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. These dedicated women volunteered to provide crucial recreational and morale support to U.S. servicemembers on the frontlines during the Vietnam conflict. Their service involved extensive travel and exposure to dangerous conditions, with some sustaining injuries or losing their lives, underscoring their extraordinary commitment to maintaining troop morale. The legislation mandates that the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate arrange for the medal's presentation, with the Secretary of the Treasury responsible for its design and striking. Following its award, the gold medal will be entrusted to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with Congress encouraging its display at other relevant locations associated with the "Donut Dollies." Furthermore, the bill authorizes the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public, with proceeds supporting the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8978
Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3592
Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8978
    Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3592
    Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (43)
Barry Moore (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Financial Services Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted