Bill · H.R. 4521· House(119-HR-4521)
Save our Allies Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — 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
- Ralph Norman
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Save our Allies Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to a specific group of individuals. The recipients include Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price. This honor recognizes their efforts during the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation, which reportedly led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people. The bill authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the presentation. Additionally, it directs the Smithsonian Institution to receive the medal for display and research.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill honors specific individuals recognized for their service and extraordinary leadership during a high-stakes military evacuation.
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 awards a Congressional Gold Medal to individuals for their "exceptional efforts and selfless dedication" during the sake of evacuating over 17,000 people from Afghanistan (Section 3, subsection a).
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Historical Preservation: The gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be "available for display as appropriate and made available for research" (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 1).
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Community Display Opportunities: It is the sense of Congress that the Smithsonian should make the medal available for display outside of the District of Columbia, specifically at locations associated with the team's service (Section 3, subsection c, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas