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This bill proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to seven individuals—Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price—in recognition of their extraordinary humanitarian efforts during the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation. The bill details how these Special Operations veterans and allies, led by Chad Robichaux, conducted a remarkable rescue mission that successfully evacuated over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan during the U.S. military withdrawal. The medal will be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and, after the award ceremony, will be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research, with a recommendation that it be exhibited at locations associated with the team's service. The bill also authorizes the U.S. Mint to strike duplicate bronze medals for sale at a price that covers production costs, and specifies that these medals will be considered national medals and numismatic items. The legislation highlights the team's bravery, including their non-stop rescue operations at Hamid Karzai International Airport and subsequent border reconnaissance missions to establish evacuation routes, emphasizing their commitment to saving lives and honoring promises made to Afghan allies during the 20-year U.S. military engagement in Afghanistan.

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