The bill authorizes a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for Colonel Young Oak Kim, recognizing his military service, leadership, and humanitarian work. The Treasury Secretary would design and strike the medal. After its presentation, the medal would go to the Smithsonian Institution for possible display and research. The Secretary could also make bronze duplicates for sale at a price that covers their production costs.
The bill does not create a direct service or benefit for the public. It provides for a medal honoring Kim, with possible Smithsonian display and research access. Bronze duplicates could be sold to the public at cost.
The bill allows the sale of bronze duplicates at a price sufficient to cover their production costs. It does not provide a total cost for the gold medal or other expenses. No publicly available information.
The bill states that Kim should be honored for his heroism, leadership, and humanitarianism, including his military service and work supporting communities in Los Angeles.
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