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This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), in recognition of his significant contributions to the alliance's security and unity. The bill provides detailed findings highlighting Stoltenberg's achievements, including his leadership during critical periods such as NATO's expansion, response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and development of partnerships with Indo-Pacific countries. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Senate President pro tempore to arrange the award of a gold medal with Stoltenberg's name inscribed on it. The Secretary of the Treasury will be responsible for striking the medal with appropriate designs and emblems. Additionally, the bill allows for the creation and sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover production costs, and specifies that these medals will be considered national medals and numismatic items. The bill recognizes Stoltenberg's notable accomplishments, such as increasing NATO member countries' defense spending commitments, supporting Ukraine during the Russian invasion, extending NATO membership to new countries, and maintaining alliance unity during challenging global events.

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