North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The North Platte Canteen, a volunteer-run effort, provided entertainment to U.S. troops traveling across the country.

Congress
118
Number
HR - 954
Introduced on
2023-02-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II. The North Platte Canteen, a volunteer-run effort, provided entertainment to U.S. troops traveling across the country.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II from December 25, 1941, to April 1, 1946.
Policy Areas
Social Welfare
Potential Impact
Congressional tributes•
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers•
Nebraska•
U.S. history

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/15/2023

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte C...

Latest Action2/9/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.