Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Miracle on Ice: Congressional Gold Medals
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill does not currently have a companion bill in the House of Representatives.
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Key Points
- This bill proposes awarding three Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The team is famous for the 'Miracle on Ice' victory over the Soviet Union during a time of high international tension.
- The medals would honor the team for boosting national morale and inspiring future generations of athletes. Since their win, the number of people playing hockey in the United States has grown by nearly 400 percent.
- The gold medals would not be given to individual players. Instead, they would be displayed at the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum for the public to see.
- To help pay for the project, the U.S. Mint would be allowed to sell bronze copies of the medals to the public. This ensures the honors can be created without putting a large burden on taxpayers.
Milestones
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.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
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