North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

Senate Bill

S. 645

119th Congress

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities who supported the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II. The canteen served millions of troop trains passing through, providing food, hospitality, and morale support to American service members.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the individuals and communities who supported the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II. The canteen served millions of troop trains passing through, providing food, hospitality, and morale support to American service members.

Last updated: 1/6/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal ActThis 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Awards Congressional Gold Medal for North Platte Canteen supporters
Recognizes World War II volunteer efforts in Nebraska
Canteen served troops passing through on trains
Community provided food and hospitality to soldiers
Honors civilian contribution to wartime morale

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The communities and individuals who operated the North Platte Canteen would receive formal congressional recognition. This honors the volunteers who greeted and fed millions of troops during World War II as their trains stopped in Nebraska.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Nebraska

U.S. history

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

645, 119th Congress (2025). "North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-645