Donald Davis (D-NC)
USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 10 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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "USMC Helicopter Support in Vietnam Congressional Gold Medal Act," proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to United States Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served in helicopter support missions during the Vietnam War. It recognizes their roles in transporting troops, delivering supplies, and performing medical evacuations. The medal will be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury and presented by the leadership of the House and Senate. Once awarded, the medal will be housed at the National Museum of the United States Navy. The bill also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover costs.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Provides the highest honorary recognition from Congress to a specific group of military veterans.
- Scored +8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Directly honors and recognizes the service of elderly veterans who served in the Vietnam War.
- Scored +8
Would retired people be better off under this?
Many of the recipients are retirees from military service.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes spending from the US Mint Public Enterprise Fund to strike the medal.
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes an expenditure for the creation of a gold medal.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Military Service: The bill honors the heroic service of Medevac Marines and Navy Corpsmen, acknowledging their role in saving countless lives and defending the United States (Section 3a).
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Public Education and Research: By placing the medal in the National Museum of the United States Navy, the honor becomes available for research and public display, preserving the history of these service members (Section 3c(1)).
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Accessibility of History: The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be displayed in various locations associated with the Vietnam War, making this recognition more accessible to the public (Section 3c(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Cost to Public Funds: The costs to strike the medal are authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund (Section 6a).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Provides the highest honorary recognition from Congress to a specific group of military veterans. Would retired people be better off under this? — Many of the recipients are retirees from military service. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Directly honors and recognizes the service of elderly veterans who served in the Vietnam War. Would men be better off under this? — Primarily honors the male veterans who served in helicopter support missions during Vietnam. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Acknowledges the service and sacrifice of African-American Corpsmen in Vietnam. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Acknowledges the service and sacrifice of Hispanic Corpsmen in Vietnam. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Acknowledges the service and sacrifice of White Marines and Corpsmen in Vietnam.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Provides significant honorary recognition and prestige to veterans of Vietnam helicopter support missions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes an expenditure for the creation of a gold medal. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes spending from the US Mint Public Enterprise Fund to strike the medal.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
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Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
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