Sergeant Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill would honor U.S. Marine Sergeant Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez with a Congressional Gold Medal for his courage during the Vietnam War in February 1968. After the medal is made, it would be given to the Museum of South Texas History for display and research. The U.S. Mint would design and strike the medal, and may sell bronze copies to cover costs. Money from those sales would go back into the Mint’s fund. The medals would count as national medals and be treated as collectibles.

The bill explains why he is being honored: Sgt. Gonzalez rescued a wounded Marine under heavy fire, kept leading his men despite being wounded, and was later killed in action; he received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.

• Who is affected: Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez (honored posthumously); Museum of South Texas History (receives the medal); U.S. Mint/Treasury (makes the medal, may sell bronze copies).
• What changes: A one-time gold medal is created and displayed at the museum; bronze duplicates may be sold to cover costs; the medals are designated national medals/collectibles; costs come from the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, and sale proceeds return to that fund.
• When: After the medal is awarded, it must be transferred to the Museum of South Texas History.