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Congressional Gold Medal for Vietnam War Dustoff Crews: Honoring Heroism and Lifesaving

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War. This recognition honors their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions, which significantly boosted troop morale and reassured families by ensuring rapid medical evacuation on the battlefield.
Key points
Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the Vietnam War Dustoff crews for their service.
The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research.
Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for purchase by the public.
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Print number: 117_S_2738
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2738.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the Vietnam War Dustoff crews for their service.
  • The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for purchase by the public.
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. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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

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