Bills · HR 5993
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5993Armed Forces and National Security
MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRO NOV 10· LAST ACTION NOV 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide a high level of national honor to a group of veterans whose service was historically covert and largely unacknowledged. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian awards in the United States, signifying profound national gratitude and recognition. By awarding it to MACV-SOG, the bill highlights the unique and dangerous contributions of special operations forces who operated under conditions of extreme secrecy.
If this bill becomes law, it officially rectifies a long-standing omission in public recognition for these specific Vietnam War veterans, ensuring their story and sacrifices are formally acknowledged and preserved in national history through the Smithsonian Institution. If it doesn't pass, these veterans and their families would continue to lack this specific, high-level Congressional commendation for their collective service.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the service members of MACV-SOG for their bravery and outstanding service during the Vietnam War.
This formally recognizes a highly decorated but historically secret special operations unit with one of the nation's highest honors.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike a single gold medal with suitable emblems and inscriptions.
This ensures the creation of the physical award that will be presented and later displayed.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the gold medal be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research after its presentation.
This ensures the medal's public availability for future generations and its role in historical preservation.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
This allows individuals to own a replica of the medal while also helping to cover the costs of producing the medals.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes funding for the medals to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
This establishes the funding mechanism for the production of the gold and bronze medals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· Missouri
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 88%
DEM 4 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 10
Introduced in House
NOV 10
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5993
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 10, 2025
Last actionNov 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025
House BillHR 5993Armed Forces and National Security
MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRODUCED NOV 10, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
