Bills · HR 269
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 269International Affairs
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
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COSPONSORS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe person most directly affected is Jens Stoltenberg, who would receive one of the United States' highest civilian honors. The U.S. government, specifically Congress and the Treasury Department, would be involved in the creation and presentation of the medal.
Indirectly, the bill reflects U.S. support for international alliances like NATO and its leadership. Voters who care about foreign policy, international security, and the recognition of global leaders might find this bill relevant as it signals U.S. diplomatic priorities and values.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg for his contributions to NATO's security, unity, and defense.
This officially recognizes a prominent international leader with one of the highest civilian honors from the U.S. Congress.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the award, and the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal.
This outlines the specific process and responsible parties for creating and presenting the gold medal.
PROVISION 03
Allows for the striking and sale of bronze duplicate medals to the public.
This enables wider public access to a symbolic piece of this recognition and helps offset the costs of the medal.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the use of funds from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the costs of the medals.
This identifies the financial mechanism for producing the medals without requiring new direct appropriations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 71%
DEM 9 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 269
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 269International Affairs
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
