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DemocratBill · H.R. 5939· House(119-HR-5939)

USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act

Rep. Davis
Age: 55 years
North Carolina
Introduced
11/7/2025
Last activity
11/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by
Donald Davis
Cosponsors
Democrat - 6Republican - 4
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act," proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to United States Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served in helicopter support missions during the Vietnam War. It recognizes their roles in transporting troops, delivering supplies, and performing medical evacuations. The medal will be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and presented by the leadership of the House and Senate. Once awarded, the medal will be housed at the National Museum of the United States Navy. The bill also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover costs.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10

    Provides the highest honorary recognition from Congress to a specific group of military veterans.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8

    Directly honors and recognizes the service of elderly veterans who served in the Vietnam War.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+8

    Many of the recipients are retirees from military service.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    The bill authorizes spending from the US Mint Public Enterprise Fund to strike the medal.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill authorizes an expenditure for the creation of a gold medal.