Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act

# Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). The medal would honor his work strengthening NATO's security, unity, and defense efforts. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors the U.S. Congress can bestow. **Who it affects:** Primarily Jens Stoltenberg himself as the recipient.

More broadly, it recognizes NATO's role and leadership during Stoltenberg's tenure as Secretary General. The medal is largely symbolic and doesn't provide direct financial benefits or policy changes. **Current status:** The bill (HR 269) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Neal P. Dunn (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Congressional Gold Medal bills typically receive bipartisan support when they move forward.