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MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressS-1970| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (19)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "MACV-SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to honor the service members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. This prestigious recognition is for their exceptional bravery and outstanding service during the Vietnam War, specifically acknowledging their operations in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The legislation outlines the process for designing and striking this unique medal. MACV-SOG was an elite joint military task force established in 1964, conducting high-risk special activities such as deep-penetration reconnaissance, sabotage, and rescue missions. The bill highlights their significant contributions to modern special operations, noting that their covert operations remained largely unacknowledged for decades, denying members and their families due recognition. Following its presentation, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with a recommendation for it to be made available for display at other relevant locations.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5993
Introduced in House
  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • November 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5993
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5993: MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act

MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressS-1970| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
This bill, titled the "MACV-SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to honor the service members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. This prestigious recognition is for their exceptional bravery and outstanding service during the Vietnam War, specifically acknowledging their operations in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The legislation outlines the process for designing and striking this unique medal. MACV-SOG was an elite joint military task force established in 1964, conducting high-risk special activities such as deep-penetration reconnaissance, sabotage, and rescue missions. The bill highlights their significant contributions to modern special operations, noting that their covert operations remained largely unacknowledged for decades, denying members and their families due recognition. Following its presentation, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with a recommendation for it to be made available for display at other relevant locations.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5993
Introduced in House
  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • November 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5993
    Introduced in House
Ted Budd

Ted Budd

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (19)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5993: MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted