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Congressional Gold Medal for Americans Serving in Canadian and British WWII Forces

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to United States nationals who voluntarily joined Canadian and British Armed Forces and their supporting entities during World War II. It is a symbolic recognition of their dedication and bravery, highlighting their contributions to defending freedom before the United States officially entered the conflict.
Key points
Honoring thousands of Americans who fought alongside Canadian and British forces in WWII, often before the U.S. officially entered the war.
The Congressional Gold Medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research.
Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for sale, allowing citizens to own a memento and cover production costs.
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Print number: 118_HR_1372
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1372.

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 2023-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Honoring thousands of Americans who fought alongside Canadian and British forces in WWII, often before the U.S. officially entered the war.
  • The Congressional Gold Medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for public display and research.
  • Bronze duplicates of the medal will be available for sale, allowing citizens to own a memento and cover 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. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7].

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 2025-12-24.

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