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Betty McCollum (D-MN)

Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025

H.R. 5521 · House bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 26 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Peace Corps Volunteers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025," proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Peace Corps volunteers. The award recognizes their 65 years of honorable service, dedication to world peace, and professional accomplishments. The medal will be presented to the Director of the Peace Corps and displayed at their headquarters. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to produce and sell duplicate bronze medals to cover the costs of production.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Recognizes the Peace Corps' role in strengthening ally relationships and promoting world peace.

  • Scored +2

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Honors service that promotes intercultural understanding and diplomacy.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Inspires future generations of young adults to engage in public service.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes expenditures from the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to produce the medals.