The bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to people who fought for or alongside the United States in the Pacific during World War II and became prisoners of war. It directs that the medal be displayed at the National Museum of American History and made available for research. The museum is encouraged to lend it for display at other relevant locations.
The bill recognizes the service and sacrifice of eligible wartime defenders. It does not describe a direct personal benefit for the public. Bronze duplicate medals could be sold to cover their production costs.
The bill authorizes the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay the costs of striking the medals. It does not state a total cost. Proceeds from sales of bronze duplicates would go into that fund.
The bill says the medal would recognize the recipients’ personal sacrifice and service during World War II.
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