Bill > HR3830

This bill seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to all United States nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British Armed Forces and their supporting entities during World War II, recognizing their significant contributions to the war effort. The bill provides extensive historical context, highlighting that thousands of Americans, motivated by a desire to defend democracy, joined Canadian and British military services before and during the war, particularly in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Royal Air Force (RAF). Many of these volunteers served in various capacities, including the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), Home Guard, and other supporting organizations, often filling critical roles when they were unable to join U.S. military branches due to restrictions related to gender, age, race, or health. The legislation acknowledges that these patriots played a crucial role in supporting the Allied war effort, with some later transferring to U.S. military services and bringing valuable combat experience. The bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to arrange the award of a single gold medal, which will be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and ultimately displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. Additionally, the bill allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicates of the medal to cover associated costs, and classifies the medals as national medals and numismatic items under specific U.S. Code provisions.

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