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Awards Gold Medals to 1980 Hockey Team
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Awards Gold Medals to 1980 Hockey Team

IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
Became Law9 months ago
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Became Public Law No: 119-53.
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Why This Matters

This bill awards gold medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic victory over the Soviet Union. It honors their role in boosting American morale during the Cold War.

If you admire the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, this bill awards them gold medals for their historic victory.
Who this affects
1980 U.S. Olympic players · families of players
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill awards three Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team.
  2. 2This team famously defeated the Soviet Union in a game known as the 'Miracle on Ice'.
  3. 3The victory inspired a surge of interest in ice hockey across the United States.
  4. 4The medals recognize the team's achievement during a challenging period in American history.
  5. 5The event is still celebrated as a pivotal moment in sports and national pride.
Read the detailed summary

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team in recognition of the team's achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

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Bill Progress5 of 5
The House and Senate passed different versions of this bill. A conference committee is resolving the differences.
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IntroducedJan 15, 2025
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HouseApr 28, 2025
SenateSep 8, 2025
Resolving DifferencesSep 15, 2025

Senate approved the final version · Oct 15, 2025

PresidentDec 12, 2025

Became Public Law

The President

Donald Trump
President
Became Law
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