To amend titles 10 and 14, United States Code, to provide for the use of gold in the metal content of the Medal of Honor.

H.R. 1172 is a legislative proposal that would change the physical composition of the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration for valor. Under this bill, the medals awarded to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard would be required to consist of 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy. This change would standardize the precious metal content of the award to ensure its material value reflects the high level of distinction it represents.