This bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal, given collectively, to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (commonly called SEAL Team Six). The bill text says the medal honors the unit's role in defeating Osama bin Laden and recognizes that role in the fight against terrorism. The bill was introduced in the House and is referred to the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on House Administration. The status is listed as in progress.
The measure is a ceremonial honor for the named military unit. It recognizes their actions publicly but does not, in the provided text, create new benefits, change military operations, or alter programs. No publicly available information on direct effects for the public or individual benefits is included in the provided material.
No publicly available information on costs, production of the medal, or related expenses is included in the provided material.
The bill’s title and sponsors indicate supporters want to publicly honor and recognize the Naval Special Warfare Development Group for its role in defeating Osama bin Laden and for service in the fight against terrorism. Sponsors listed in the provided material include Thomas Kean, Madeleine Dean, William Keating, and Michael Lawler.
No publicly available information on opposition or objections is included in the provided material.