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HR 9950118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

Policy Area: Sports and Recreation
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 20, 2024
Latest Action Date
Oct 8, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to commemorate the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, known for their unexpected victory over the Soviet Union. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. There is no official summary or full text available, and the bill status is marked as failed or expired.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team with a Congressional Gold Medal but did not advance beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act.
  • It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • The bill's purpose is to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team.
  • No official summary or full text is available to provide further details.
  • The bill status is recorded as failed or expired as of the latest update.
Who Benefits?

['Members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team', 'U.S. Congress as the awarding body', 'Sports and recreation community recognizing historical achievements']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits detailed understanding of provisions and implementation.', 'No information on funding or cost implications is provided.', 'The bill did not progress beyond committee referral, indicating possible legislative or procedural barriers.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It relates to the policy area of sports and recreation and aims to recognize a historic sports achievement. The bill did not advance and is marked as failed or expired as of December 2024.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Indirect Effects

['Recognition of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team may enhance public awareness and appreciation of historic sports achievements.', 'Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal could set a precedent for honoring other sports teams or individuals in similar ways.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, which restricts detailed oversight and public understanding. The bill's failure to advance past committee referral suggests limited legislative momentum. Monitoring similar future proposals may provide better insight into congressional recognition of sports achievements.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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