S 645119th CongressIntroduced

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025

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The North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act awards a collective Congressional Gold Medal to individuals and communities who supported the World War II-era North Platte Canteen volunteer effort.

Key Points

1Awards Congressional Gold Medal to North Platte Canteen volunteers and donors
2Recognizes service to approximately 6 million troops from December 1941 to April 1946
3Honors 55,000 volunteers from 125 communities in Nebraska, Colorado, and Kansas
4Medal to be displayed at Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte
5Authorizes sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover costs
6Recognizes canteen as one of largest volunteer efforts of WWII

Impact Areas

Military history and recognitionWorld War II home front contributionsCongressional medal awardsNebraska historical preservationVolunteer service recognition

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