320th Barrage Balloon Battalion Gold Medal Act
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions during the D-Day invasion, and their significant contributions to the success of the Allied forces during World War II.
This bill, HB4621, proposes to honor the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. This prestigious award recognizes their bravery and crucial role during the D-Day invasion of World War II. The medal is meant to honor their life-saving actions and significant contributions to the Allied forces' success.
The bill would affect the families and descendants of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion members, as well as history enthusiasts and anyone interested in honoring veterans. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States, making this recognition both meaningful and prestigious.
As of July 22, 2025, the bill has just been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on House Administration. This is the first step in the legislative process, where the bill will be reviewed and potentially discussed further before any further action is taken.
