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Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)

Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act

H.R. 2081 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 17 Republican cosponsors · See all 43 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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act," aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program. These women, often called "Donut Dollies," served during the Vietnam conflict. The legislation authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the presentation of the medal. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the gold medal. After the award, the medal is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly honors the service and sacrifices of female volunteers known as 'Donut Dollies'.

  • Scored +7

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill honors women who served during the Vietnam era, many of whom are now seniors.

  • Scored +7

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill provides symbolic recognition for women who served in a war zone.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.