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Congressional Gold Medal for Gold Star Families: Honoring Sacrifice

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to all Gold Star Families, recognizing their sacrifice for the United States. This aims to publicly acknowledge their contributions and commemorate the fallen, potentially strengthening community spirit and respect for military service among citizens.
Key points
Gold Star Families will receive a Congressional Gold Medal, symbolizing national recognition of their sacrifice.
The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, ensuring public access and commemoration.
Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for purchase, allowing citizens to personally honor the memory and support mint funds.
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Print number: 117_S_1882
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1882.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Gold Star Families will receive a Congressional Gold Medal, symbolizing national recognition of their sacrifice.
  • The medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, ensuring public access and commemoration.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for purchase, allowing citizens to personally honor the memory and support mint funds.
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 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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