Bill · H.R. 5934· House(119-HR-5934)
Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal
- Introduced
- 11/7/2025
- Last activity
- 11/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Sheri Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal." It proposes to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Major Thomas D. Howie for his bravery and service during the Battle of Normandy. The medal would be presented to his nephew, Tom Howie, or his next of kin, and will eventually be displayed at The Citadel Museum. The bill also allows for the creation and sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover costs.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Honors a military veteran's bravery and sacrifice, promoting recognition of military valor.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Valor: Section 2 and Section 3 honor Major Howie's courage and sacrifice, which the bill states inspires future generations to uphold army values like loyalty, duty, and honor.
- Public Education: Section 3(d) requires the medal to be given to The Citadel Museum to be displayed and made available for research.
- Availability of Commemoratives: Section 4 allows the Secretary to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals for those who wish to purchase them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Use of Public Funds: Section 6(a) authorizes the use of the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay for the costs of striking the medals.
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+5
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James ClyburnDemocrat · South Carolina
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina