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Honoring a War Hero: Medal for Everett Alvarez Jr.

This act awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez Jr. in recognition of his service to the nation. It is a symbolic honor for his sacrifice as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and his subsequent public service. For citizens, it signifies the recognition and remembrance of heroes who dedicated themselves to the country.
Key points
Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez Jr. for his service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.
Recognizing his role as the second-longest held prisoner of war in U.S. history and his subsequent public service.
Allows for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal, enabling citizens to own a memento and support production costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9593
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Process start date: 2022-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Everett Alvarez, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9593.

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 2022-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez Jr. for his service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.
  • Recognizing his role as the second-longest held prisoner of war in U.S. history and his subsequent public service.
  • Allows for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal, enabling citizens to own a memento and support production 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. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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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