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320th Barrage Balloon Battalion Gold Medal Act

8/1/2025, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4621

H.R. 4621 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 22, 2025, aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion for their exceptional heroism and life-saving efforts during the D-Day invasion in World War II. This bill recognizes their significant contributions to the success of the Allied forces in that conflict.

Current Status of Bill HR 4621

Bill HR 4621 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 22, 2025. Bill HR 4621 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 22, 2025.  Bill HR 4621's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 22, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4621

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4621

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4621

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions during the D-Day invasion, and their significant contributions to the success of the Allied forces during World War II.
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions during the D-Day invasion, and their significant contributions to the success of the Allied forces during World War II.

Comments

Allie McKinney profile image

Allie McKinney

438

4 months ago

I don't think this bill is necessary. They did their job, why do they need a medal for it? This is just a waste of taxpayer money. #unnecessary #waste

Kasen Moon profile image

Kasen Moon

425

4 months ago

I don't see the point in honoring them with a Congressional Gold Medal.