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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
2/12/2025, 12:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 94
Bill 119 s 94 is a proposed legislation that aims to award 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. This recognition is in honor of their remarkable achievement at the XIII Olympic Winter Games, where they made history by defeating the dominant Soviet ice hockey team in what became known as the "Miracle on Ice".
The team, made up of amateur collegiate players, not only secured a victory against a heavily favored opponent but also managed to uplift the spirits of the American people during a tense period of the Cold War. Their triumph served as a source of inspiration for generations to come and had a lasting impact on the sport of ice hockey in the United States.
By awarding these Congressional Gold Medals, the bill seeks to acknowledge the team's extraordinary accomplishment and the significant role they played in revitalizing morale in the United States. This recognition is a testament to the team's dedication, skill, and determination, as well as their lasting legacy in the world of sports.
The team, made up of amateur collegiate players, not only secured a victory against a heavily favored opponent but also managed to uplift the spirits of the American people during a tense period of the Cold War. Their triumph served as a source of inspiration for generations to come and had a lasting impact on the sport of ice hockey in the United States.
By awarding these Congressional Gold Medals, the bill seeks to acknowledge the team's extraordinary accomplishment and the significant role they played in revitalizing morale in the United States. This recognition is a testament to the team's dedication, skill, and determination, as well as their lasting legacy in the world of sports.
Congressional Summary of S 94
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill 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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Current Status of Bill S 94
Bill S 94 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill S 94 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2025. Bill S 94's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of January 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 94
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 94
A bill to award 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the XIII Olympic Winter Games where, being comprised of amateur collegiate players, they defeated the dominant Soviet ice hockey team in the historic "Miracle on Ice", revitalizing morale in the United States at the height of the Cold War, inspiring generations, and transforming the sport of ice hockey in the United States.
A bill to award 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the XIII Olympic Winter Games where, being comprised of amateur collegiate players, they defeated the dominant Soviet ice hockey team in the historic "Miracle on Ice", revitalizing morale in the United States at the height of the Cold War, inspiring generations, and transforming the sport of ice hockey in the United States.
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