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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Overview

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II. The North Platte Canteen, operating in North Platte, Nebraska, provided free food and entertainment to approximately 6 million U.S. troops traveling across the country from 1941 to 1946. It was largely supported by volunteers and donations from local residents and organizations. The bill recognizes the significant contributions made by these individuals and communities during the war effort.

Key provisions

Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to individuals and communities that supported the North Platte Canteen.
Designates the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte, Nebraska, as the recipient of the gold medal.
Authorizes the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the medal's presentation.
Allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the gold medal.
Designates the medals as national medals under Title 31 of the United States Code.
Authorizes the use of funds from the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover medal costs.
Specifies that proceeds from the sale of bronze duplicates will be deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Recognizes the historical significance of the North Platte Canteen and its impact on troop morale.

Who is affected

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Legislative history

9 recorded actions

Feb 20, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Feb 20, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Jun 8, 2026Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2669; text: CR S2669)

Jun 8, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 8, 2026Senate

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 8, 2026

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 9, 2026House

Held at the desk.

Jun 9, 2026House

Received in the House.

Jun 9, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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6/8/2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2669; text: CR S2669)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
6/8/2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Passage without roll call

Jun 8, 2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2669; text: CR S2669)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Jun 8, 2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

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