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HR269FEDERALin_committee

Proposal to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg

Original title: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act

January 9, 2025

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Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.Jan 9, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

The bill initiates the formal legislative process to bestow the nation's highest civilian honor upon a foreign official, which requires committee approval and subsequent votes by both chambers of Congress.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Jens Stoltenberg

He is the named recipient of the proposed award.

House Committee on Financial Services

The committee is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to advance the bill.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes awarding the to Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO, in recognition of his service. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Committee on Financial Services.

Key Facts

  • The bill is titled the 'Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act'.
  • The bill has been formally referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for consideration.
  • The legislation seeks to authorize the issuance of a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Congressional Gold Medal?
It is one of the highest civilian awards in the United States, bestowed by an act of Congress to honor individuals for distinguished achievements and contributions.
What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services, where it must be reviewed before it can proceed to a full House vote.

Why It Matters

The bill initiates the formal legislative process to bestow the nation's highest civilian honor upon a foreign official, which requires committee approval and subsequent votes by both chambers of Congress.

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organizationHouse Committee on Financial ServicesThe committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →
personJens StoltenbergSecretary General of NATO and the proposed recipient of the Congressional Gold MMap →

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