President Jimmy Carter Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill would honor former President Jimmy Carter with a Congressional Gold Medal after his passing, recognizing his lifetime of service. It points to his work on civil and human rights, peace efforts like the Camp David Accords, environmental protection and energy policy, and his post‑presidency service through the Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity, the near-eradication of Guinea worm disease, and his Nobel Peace Prize.

The U.S. Mint would design and strike one gold medal with President Carter’s image and name, then give it to the Carter Center in Atlanta. The Mint could also sell bronze copies to cover costs, with the money going back into the Mint’s public fund. These medals would count as national medals and as collector items under federal law.

• Who is affected: The Carter Center (receives the gold medal); the public and collectors (can buy bronze copies).
• What changes: Congress authorizes a one-time gold medal to honor President Carter; the Mint may sell bronze duplicates to pay for the program; proceeds return to the Mint’s fund; medals are treated as national/collector medals under law.
• When: Would take effect after the bill becomes law and arrangements are made to award the medal.