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US HR7501

US HR7501
Save our Allies Congressional Gold Medal Act


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Introduced
02/29/2024
In Committee
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price, in recognition of their exceptional efforts and selfless dedication during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

AI Summary

This bill, the Save our Allies Congressional Gold Medal Act, would award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price in recognition of their exceptional efforts and selfless dedication during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. The bill provides details on the team's heroic actions, including their determination to rescue their Afghan interpreter, their non-stop rescue operations at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and their continued humanitarian efforts after the evacuation. The bill authorizes the minting of the gold medal and the production of bronze duplicate medals, which would be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

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. (on 02/29/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7501/all-info 03/01/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7501/BILLS-118hr7501ih.pdf 03/06/2024
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