Bill · H.R. 3830· House(119-HR-3830)
American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/6/2025
- Last activity
- 6/6/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to all United States nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British Armed Forces and their supporting entities during World War II. It recognizes the dedicated service, personal sacrifice, and bravery of these individuals. The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House are responsible for making arrangements for the award. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the gold medal. Following the award, a medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill honors the service of US nationals who served in foreign armed forces during WWII.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides honorary recognition to veterans who served in foreign military roles during WWII.
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 Service: The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to United States nationals who voluntarily served in Canadian and British military forces and supporting entities during World War II (Section 3, subsection a). This recognizes their dedicated service, bravery, and sacrifices (Section 2, subsection 13).
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Preservation of History: A gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and to be made available for research (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Access to Commemorative Medals: The Secretary of the Treasury may strike and sell duplicate medals in bronze at a price sufficient to cover costs, allowing for further distribution (Section 3, subsection d).
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/6/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Trent KellyRepublican · Mississippi
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan