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Each medal is ordered to be uniquely designed and cast in gold by the United States Mint. Thus, there are significantly fewer gold medals than presidential medals. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement. As of November 29, 2023, 184 people, events, or institutions have been awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. [4]
"To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare." WWII members of the Civil Air Patrol: May 30, 2014: Pub. L. 113–108 (text)
The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States that can be bestowed by a legislature. The main article for this category is List of Congressional Gold Medal recipients .
EPA Gold Medal for Exceptional Service (individual and group) EPA Silver Medal for Superior Service (individual and group) EPA Bronze Medal for Commendable Service (individual and group) EPA Distinguished Career Service Award Paul G. Keough Award for Administrative Excellence Glenda A. Farmer Award for Exemplary Technical Support
The Congressional Awards' largest event is the annual gold medal ceremony, [5] held in the US Capitol. The June ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of gold medalists, bringing them together from across the country for a presentation of their Congressional Award gold medal by their member of Congress.
Following the attack on the Capitol, Jaime Harrison and others called for Goodman to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. [11] [26] A bipartisan resolution (H.Res.305) was introduced on January 13, 2021, by Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), and Nancy Mace (R-SC) to award the medal to Goodman. [27] [28] [29]
Congressional Gold Medal, awarded by the United States Congress Department of Commerce Gold Medal , the highest award presented by the United States Secretary of Commerce PDSA Gold Medal , awarded by the UK's People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
In 2019, Vaughan was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. [1] Also in 2019, the Vaughan crater on the far side of the Moon was named in her honor. On 6 November 2020, a satellite named after her (ÑuSat 12 or "Dorothy", COSPAR 2020-079D of the ÑuSat series) was launched into space. [20]