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H.R. 5521·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 19, 2025

Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

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Sponsor
Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Committees
Financial Services Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 19, 2025

Bottom line

This bill honors Peace Corps volunteers with a Congressional Gold Medal for their 65 years of service and contributions to global peace and understanding.

What it actually does

This bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to Peace Corps volunteers to recognize their 65 years of service, dedication to world peace and friendship, and accomplishments. It directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the medal, which will then be given to the Peace Corps headquarters for display. The bill also permits the sale of bronze duplicates to the public.

Section 3(a)

Authorization of Congressional Gold Medal

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This provision authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to present a single gold medal to the Director of the Peace Corps in the District of Columbia. This medal is intended to recognize the dedicated and distinguished service of Peace Corps volunteers to the Nation and their role in promoting world peace and friendship.

Section 3(b)

Design and Production of the Gold Medal

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This section mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions. The specific design details are left to the Secretary's discretion, ensuring the medal appropriately commemorates the Peace Corps volunteers.

Sections 3(c) and 4

Display and Sale of Duplicate Medals

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After the award, the gold medal will be given to the Peace Corps headquarters for display and research, with a Sense of Congress encouraging wider display at appropriate locations. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal at a price sufficient to cover costs, making the recognition accessible to a broader public and generating funds for the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

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