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Congressional Gold Medal for Servicemembers Lost in Afghanistan Evacuation

This law honors the 13 servicemembers who died during the Kabul evacuation in 2021 by posthumously awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. The medal will be displayed in a museum, and citizens can purchase replicas.
Key points
Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who died in Afghanistan in 2021.
The medal will be held and displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, with potential displays outside Washington D.C.
Bronze replicas of the medal will be available for purchase by the public.
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Status: Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5142
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]
Process start date: 2021-08-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5142.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 servicemembers who died in Afghanistan in 2021.
  • The medal will be held and displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, with potential displays outside Washington D.C.
  • Bronze replicas of the medal will be available for purchase by the public.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-72.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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