Bill · H.R. 3531· House(119-HR-3531)
Sergeant Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Monica De La Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Sergeant Alfredo 'Freddy' Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez. The recognition is for his heroism during the Vietnam War in February 1968. The legislation directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the award. Following the award, the gold medal is to be given to the Museum of South Texas History for display and research. Additionally, the bill allows for the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill honors a hero of Hispanic descent, providing cultural recognition.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The award recognizes the significant service and sacrifice of a military veteran.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
While primarily commemorative, the bill honors a fallen service member and his legacy.
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 Heroism: The bill recognizes the heroism, courage, and dynamic leadership of Sergeant Alfredo Gonzalez during the Vietnam War (Section 2).
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Historical Preservation and Research: The gold medal will be given to the Museum of South Texas History to be displayed and made available for research (Section 3(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+8Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
August PflugerRepublican · Texas