Bills · S 94
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 94AthletesMinnesota
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
READING
6MIN
COSPONSORS
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to formally acknowledge a moment in American history that transcended sports, offering a source of national pride and unity during a challenging period of the Cold War. If passed, it would ensure that the heroism and perseverance of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team are permanently etched into national memory through a prestigious award, rather than remaining only as a historical anecdote.
Without this bill, the team would not receive the Congressional Gold Medal, a rare honor reserved for those who have performed an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, or national interest of the United States. Its passage would mean public institutions would display these medals, keeping the story alive for future generations and preserving this cultural touchstone.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Awards 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team.
This officially recognizes the team's historic achievement with one of the highest civilian honors in the United States.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medals.
This outlines the process for creating the medals with appropriate symbols and messages.
PROVISION 03
Requires one gold medal to be displayed at the Lake Placid Olympic Center, one at the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum, and one at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
This ensures the medals are publicly accessible for historical preservation, research, and public viewing.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
This allows the public to purchase commemorative items while helping to offset the costs of producing the gold medals.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the costs of striking the gold medals.
This specifies the funding mechanism for creating the prestigious awards without requiring a new direct appropriation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 75
R· North Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 75%
DEM 28 REP 46 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in Senate
JAN 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 94
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2025
Last actionJan 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025
Senate BillS 94AthletesMinnesota
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
75
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
