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Honoring COVID-19 Vaccine Developers with Congressional Gold Medal

This act proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to individuals whose efforts led to the development of life-saving vaccines to combat the coronavirus. It aims to honor scientists, researchers, and everyone involved in this process, emphasizing the importance of their work for public health and a return to normalcy.
Key points
Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to individuals involved in developing COVID-19 vaccines.
The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Bronze duplicates of the medal may be sold to cover costs.
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Print number: 117_HR_5287
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Process start date: 2021-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Vaccine Developers Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5287.

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 2021-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to individuals involved in developing COVID-19 vaccines.
  • The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medal may be sold to cover costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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