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Congressional Gold Medal for North Platte Canteen Volunteers for WWII Service.

This act authorizes the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the 55,000 volunteers and communities who operated the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II. This canteen served approximately 6 million traveling troops, representing one of the largest home-front volunteer efforts. The legislation serves as a symbolic national recognition of this massive civilian patriotism and morale-boosting effort.
Key points
Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen between 1941 and 1946.
The official medal will be given to the Lincoln County Historical Museum in Nebraska for public display and research.
The Treasury Secretary is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to cover production costs.
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Print number: 118_S_363
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_363.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen between 1941 and 1946.
  • The official medal will be given to the Lincoln County Historical Museum in Nebraska for public display and research.
  • The Treasury Secretary is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to 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 Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE].

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 2025-12-26.

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