North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill awards a single Congressional Gold Medal to honor the people and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II. The Canteen welcomed passing troops with food and kindness, and is credited with serving about 6 million service members with help from tens of thousands of volunteers across the region .

After the medal is presented, it would be kept at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte for display and research. The Treasury may also create and sell bronze copies of the medal to cover costs, with money handled through the U.S. Mint’s fund.

• Who is honored: Individuals and communities who supported the North Platte Canteen during World War II (1941–1946) .
• What changes: A Congressional Gold Medal would be created and presented; the original kept at the local museum; bronze duplicates may be sold to pay for costs.
• When: The medal would be made and presented after the bill becomes law.