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Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

Introduced
Sep 19, 2025
Cosponsors
22
Traction
0
Last Action
Sep 19, 2025

Bill Summary

Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Peace Corps volunteers. Requires the President to strike and present the medal in recognition of their service.

Sponsored By

Betty McCollum
Democrat · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 19, 2025
  3. Sep 19, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects Peace Corps volunteers, honoring their service with the Congressional Gold Medal, and also impacts the President, who would be responsible for presenting the award.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
23backers
  • Democratic16
  • Republican7
Cross-party cosponsors7 · 32%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (22)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Financial Services
IntroducedSep 19, 2025
Last UpdatedSep 19, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.