HR 5934
Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal
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```json { "summary": "This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie in recognition of his bravery and outstanding service during the Battle of Normandy. The bill highlights his leadership, particularly his decision to leave his battalion behind to press on to St. Lo, and his ultimate sacrifice while attempting to lead his troops to victory. It also notes his influence on the movie \"Saving Private Ryan.\"”, "keyProvisions": [ "Authorizes the issuance of a gold Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie.", "Recognizes his bravery and service during the Battle of Normandy, including his leadership and sacrifice.", "Specifies that the medal will be presented to his nephew or next of kin.", "Designates The Citadel Museum as the recipient of the
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