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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.