Bill · H.R. 5993· House(119-HR-5993)

MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act

Age: 63 years

Missouri

Introduced: 11/10/2025
Last activity: 11/10/2025 — 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: Mark Alford
Cosponsors: - 5 - 4

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "MACV-SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act," aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the service members of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group. This group conducted high-risk activities in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia during the Vietnam War. The act authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the presentation of a single gold medal. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with striking the gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions. Following the presentation, the medal is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill honors the bravery and sacrifice of the service members of MACV-SOG through a Congressional Gold Medal.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides formal recognition and honor to the service members of MACV-SOG for their bravery and service.