S. 645 Passed the Senate Armed Forces and National Security

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II from December 25, 1941, to April 1, 1946.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] Introduced February 20, 2025 Cosponsors 76 (48 R, 27 D, 1 I) Latest action June 9, 2026

Summary

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 9, 2026 Held at the desk.
  2. Jun 9, 2026 Received in the House.
  3. Jun 9, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Jun 8, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2669; text: CR S2669)
  5. Jun 8, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Jun 8, 2026 Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  7. Feb 20, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  8. Feb 20, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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