Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Signed Into Law (P.L. 119-53)Last action on Dec 12, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-53.
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119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Enacted
Dec 12, 2025
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The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act proposes to honor the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team with Congressional Gold Medals. This award would serve as a formal recognition of the team's significant achievement and cultural impact during the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, where they famously defeated the Soviet Union and went on to win the gold medal.
If enacted, the bill would authorize the Department of the Treasury to design and strike gold medals for the team members. While the primary impact of this legislation is ceremonial, it represents the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements by individuals or groups. The bill also typically allows for the production and sale of bronze duplicates to the general public, which helps offset the costs of creating the gold medals.
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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Enacted
Dec 12, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
Dec 12, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
Dec 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
Dec 12, 2025
