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President Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Introduced on May 14, 2024 by
Anna Luna
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Last updated 8/17/2024
The legislation proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald J. Trump.
It recognizes Trump’s leadership and efforts in strengthening U.S. diplomatic relations during his presidency.
Key findings highlight significant events during Trump’s presidency, including:
His election as the 45th President of the United States on November 8, 2016.
His historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the Demilitarized Zone on June 30, 2019.
The facilitation of a meeting between Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in.
The establishment of the Abraham Accords on September 15, 2020, normalizing relations between Israel and several Middle Eastern countries.
The absence of new wars during his time in office.
The bill authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of the gold medal.
The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking the gold medals.
Duplicate bronze medals may be produced and sold to cover costs, with proceeds going to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
The medals are classified as national medals and numismatic items under U.S. law.