S. 645 · Where this bill is now
In the House
Passed the Senate Jun 8, 2026. Received Jun 9, 2026; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonors North Platte Canteen's World War II service
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the people and communities who supported the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II. The canteen provided aid and support to military members during the war.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative honor with no direct effect on most people's daily lives. It recognizes historical contributions made during World War II.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 20, 2025)
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities that provided financial and other support for the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 645
AN ACT
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Sponsor: Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) · Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 9, 2026: “Held at the desk.”
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The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.