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Bipartisan support for honoring astronauts is traditionally very strong in Congress, and this mission represents a major national achievement.
Key Points
This bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the four crew members of the Artemis II mission. This mission was the first time humans traveled around the Moon since 1972 and set a record for the farthest distance people have ever traveled from Earth.
The medal honors astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. The crew included the first woman, the first Black person, and the first Canadian to travel beyond low Earth orbit.
The mission tested new spacecraft systems and communication tools that will help future missions land on the Moon and eventually reach Mars. It also captured the first high-definition images of the Moon's far side taken by humans in over 50 years.
The U.S. Mint would create the gold medals and also sell bronze copies to the public to help cover the costs.
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Milestones
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Jun 24, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act
Bill NumberS 4909
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
