H.R.5939

USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced·11/7/25

Award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen for helicopter support missions in the Vietnam War.

The USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act honors U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served in helicopter support missions during the Vietnam War. The bill authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize their heroic service, which saved countless lives. The medal will be displayed at the National Museum of the United States Navy and other appropriate locations. The act also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the medal, with proceeds going to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

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History

Nov 7, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Nov 7, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.