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Honoring Fallen Service Members in Afghanistan with Congressional Gold Medal

This act aims to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to thirteen service members who died in the terrorist attack in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of U.S. citizens and Afghan allies. The medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research, with a recommendation for display at locations associated with the fallen. Citizens can purchase bronze duplicates, supporting the Mint's public enterprise fund.
Key points
Posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 13 service members for their bravery and sacrifice during the Afghanistan evacuation.
The medal will be housed at the Smithsonian Institution, ensuring public access and research opportunities.
Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for purchase by citizens, with proceeds supporting the U.S. Mint.
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Print number: 117_S_2756
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2021-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration of the service members who perished as a result of the attack in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2756.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 13 service members for their bravery and sacrifice during the Afghanistan evacuation.
  • The medal will be housed at the Smithsonian Institution, ensuring public access and research opportunities.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for purchase by citizens, with proceeds supporting the U.S. Mint.
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. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

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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