Bill · H.R. 269· House(119-HR-269)
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Neal Dunn
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 9
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act,'' authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg. The award recognizes his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Stoltenberg's service includes roles as the Prime Minister of Norway and as the Secretary General of NATO. The bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the award. It also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill recognizes a leader who has significantly strengthened the unity and collective defense of the NATO alliance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Leadership: The bill awards a gold medal to Jens Stoltenberg in recognition of his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of NATO (Section 3).
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Ability to Purchase Commemorative Items: The Secretary is authorized to strike and sell duplicate medals in bronze at a price sufficient to cover costs, which may allow individuals to acquire these items (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Brett GuthrieRepublican · Kentucky
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio