320th Barrage Balloon Battalion Gold Medal Act
320th Barrage Balloon Battalion Gold Medal Act
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# 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion Gold Medal Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, a military unit from World War II. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors Congress can bestow. If passed, it would recognize the battalion's service and contributions during the war. **Who It Affects:** The medal would honor the members of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, a historically significant military unit.
The 320th was a Black regiment that served in combat operations during WWII, operating barrage balloons (tethered balloons deployed to protect against enemy aircraft). Passing the bill would provide historical recognition to these veterans and their families. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 4621) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Marc Veasey (D-Texas) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.