A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration of the service members who perished as a result of the attack in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of S 2756

This bill posthumously provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 13 service members who died on August 26, 2021, while stationed at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.

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Current Status of Bill S 2756

Bill S 2756 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 15, 2021. Bill S 2756 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 15, 2021. Bill S 2756's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of September 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2756

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2756

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Afghanistan

- Asia

- Conflicts and wars

- Congressional tributes

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- International Affairs

- Military operations and strategy

- Military personnel and dependents

- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

- Smithsonian Institution

- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2756

A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration of the service members who perished as a result of the attack in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes.