HR 5939
USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:01 AM
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill awards Congressional Gold Medals to United States Marines and Navy Corpsmen who provided crucial helicopter support during the Vietnam War. It recognizes the vital role these aircrews played in transporting troops, supplies, and medically evacuating wounded personnel, often facing extreme danger. The bill specifically honors the Medevac teams, who risked their lives to save countless soldiers and civilians, and acknowledges the broader support provided by the 1st Marine Air Wing. It aims to recognize the often-overlooked contributions of these individuals to the war effort.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.