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Congressional Gold Medal for Reach 871 Aircrew's Afghan Evacuation Bravery

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Air Force aircrew of Reach 871. This recognizes their bravery and outstanding service during the evacuation of over 800 Afghans from Kabul as part of Operation Allies Refuge. The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, and replicas will be available for purchase, allowing citizens to commemorate this event.
Key points
Awarding the Reach 871 aircrew a Congressional Gold Medal for their record-setting civilian evacuation.
The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, making this historical event accessible to the public.
Bronze replicas of the medal will be available for purchase, allowing citizens to support the commemoration of these heroes.
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Print number: 117_HR_5437
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Process start date: 2021-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reach 871 Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5437.

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 2021-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awarding the Reach 871 aircrew a Congressional Gold Medal for their record-setting civilian evacuation.
  • The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, making this historical event accessible to the public.
  • Bronze replicas of the medal will be available for purchase, allowing citizens to support the commemoration of these heroes.
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. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42].

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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