Thomas Kean (R-NJ)
SEAL Team Six Congressional Gold Medal Act
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the SEAL Team Six Congressional Gold Medal Act. It awards a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as SEAL Team Six. The award recognizes their critical role in defeating Osama bin Laden during the fight against terrorism. After the gold medal is awarded, it will be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution. The Secretary of the Treasury is also authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals and give a bronze medal to each participating member and related staff.
Yes
- Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Provides high honor and recognition to specific veterans of SEAL Team Six.
- Scored +2
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill provides symbolic recognition and bronze medals to service members of SEAL Team Six.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(a) authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to SEAL Team Six in recognition of their critical role in defeating Osama bin Laden. This is positive because it officially expresses the nation's gratitude for their service and bravery in protecting the safety and security of the United States.
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Section 3(c) states that the gold medal will be given to the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution to be available for display and research, with a sense of Congress that it should also be displayed at other appropriate locations associated with SEAL Team Six. This is positive because it allows the public to view the historic medal and learn about the group's actions.
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Section 4(b) requires the Secretary of the Treasury to give a bronze duplicate medal to each member of SEAL Team Six and related staff who participated in defeating Osama bin Laden. This is positive because it directly honors the individual service members and staff with a tangible recognition of their specific contributions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Provides high honor and recognition to specific veterans of SEAL Team Six.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides symbolic recognition and bronze medals to service members of SEAL Team Six.
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
William KeatingDemocrat · Massachusetts
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York