Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg for his leadership of NATO and his work to strengthen the alliance’s security and unity. It highlights his role in growing NATO (adding Finland, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Sweden), pushing members to spend more on defense, building ties with Indo‑Pacific partners, and keeping allies united to support Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 invasion.

If enacted, the Treasury would design and strike the medal. The U.S. Mint could sell bronze copies to cover costs, and the money from those sales would go back to the Mint’s fund. The medals would count as national medals and as numismatic items.

• Who is affected: Jens Stoltenberg, the U.S. Mint, and people who may buy bronze copies of the medal.
• What changes: Creates a one-time national honor and allows sale of bronze duplicates to cover minting costs.
• Why it matters: It recognizes work that strengthened NATO’s defense, unity, and support for Ukraine.