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Enacted December 20, 2018
On May 4, 2017 bi-partisan legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate (S.1050) and U.S. House of Representatives (H.R.2358) for the passage of the Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act.
On September 12, 2018, S.1050 is passed in the Senate. The U.S. House of Representatives passes the bill on December 12, 2018. The bill was signed into law (Pub. L. 115-337) by President Trump on December 20, 2018.
Now enacted, the U.S. Mint and the Chinese American WWII Veterans Recognition Project works together to design the final medal. Generally the medal design process takes about 6-8 months.
Learn More - Educational Materials
Why Should the Chinese American WWII Veterans Receive a CGM?
Recognition for Chinese American World War II Veterans An Open Letter from 66 Retired Generals and Admirals of the U.S. Armed Forces
Senate S.1050 Letter of Support From Senators Tammy Duckworth, Thad Cochran and Mazie Hirono
House H.R.2358 Letter of Support From Representatives Ed Royce and Ted Lieu
Organizations that Support the Passage of the Chinese American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act
Update - Bill is enacted into law
12/20/2018: Pub. L. 115-337 is enacted by President Trump.
12/12/2018: S.1050 is passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill is sent to the President of the United States to be enacted into law.
9/12/2018: S.1050 is passed in the U.S. Senate. The Bill is sent to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.
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Submitted Veteran applications on CAWW2.org that were approved by the CAWW2 Congressional Gold Medal Review Committee will receive a Congressional Gold Medal duplicate at no expense to them. Only contributions made directly to the Chinese American Citizens Alliance Community Involvement Fund (C.A.C.A. CIF) are expressly designated for the purpose of granting and awarding this Medal at no cost to the Veteran or their spouse or next-of-kin. Other fundraising efforts not expressly authorized or designated for this purpose are neither recognized nor sanctioned by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance.