Federal · 119th Congress
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Policy areaSports and Recreation
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors299
James C. MoylanRU.S. Representative · At-Large · GU
Mark AlfordRU.S. Representative · 4th District · MO
Mark E. AmodeiRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NV
Jodey C. ArringtonRU.S. Representative · 19th District · TX
Brian BabinRU.S. Representative · 36th District · TX
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
Troy BaldersonRU.S. Representative · 12th District · OH
Andy BarrRU.S. Representative · 6th District · KY
Tom BarrettRU.S. Representative · 7th District · MI
Aaron BeanRU.S. Representative · 4th District · FL
Nicholas J. Begich IIIRU.S. Representative · At-Large · AK
Cliff BentzRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · OR12 of 299
Other titles3
To award 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team, in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympics where, being comprised of amateur collegiate players, they defeated the dominant Soviet hockey team in the historic "Miracle on Ice", revitalizing American morale at the height of the Cold War, inspiring generations and transforming the sport of hockey in the United States.Official Title as Introduced
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate bill textShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
To award 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team, in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at the 1980 Winter Olympics where, being comprised of amateur collegiate players, they defeated the dominant Soviet hockey team in the historic "Miracle on Ice", revitalizing American morale at the height of the Cold War, inspiring generations and transforming the sport of hockey in the United States.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history21
Dec 12, 2025
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-53.
Dec 12, 2025
PresidentSigned by President.
Dec 1, 2025
House · FloorPresented to President.
Sep 15, 2025
Resolving differencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2025
Resolving differencesOn motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 452.
Sep 15, 2025
Resolving differencesMr. Williams (TX) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4274)
Sep 9, 2025
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 8, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3828 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 8, 2025
Senate · AmendmentAmendment SA 3828 proposed by Senator Moran for Senator Cramer. (consideration: CR S6439) In the nature of a substitute.
Sep 8, 2025
Senate · FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6439)
Sep 8, 2025
Senate · FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6439-6440)
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Documents8
Texts
Public Law 119-53LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 12, 2025The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 17, 2025As referred to a Senate committeeReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 29, 2025As the Senate passed it, with the Senate's amendmentEngrossed Amendment SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 8, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 28, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 15, 2025