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HR 552 102th Congress House

To award a congressional gold medal to the late Captain Don Gentile.

Introduced: May 30, 1991 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Aircraft pilotsAwards, medals, prizesCongressional gold medalsCongressional tributes
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Fighter aircraftWorld War II
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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Became law
Feb 1, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Jan 17, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Jan 17, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 1, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes the President to present a gold medal to the family of the late Captain Don S. Gentile in recognition of his service as a fighter pilot ace of World War II. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 30, 1991
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 21, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 552: To award a congressional gold medal to the late Captain Don Gentile.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-552/
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"H.R. 552: To award a congressional gold medal to the late Captain Don Gentile.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-552/.
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