US Senators Chuck Schumer and Kevin Cramer have introduced legislation to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team. The bill, named “The Miracle on Ice Gold Medal Act,” seeks to acknowledge the team’s historic win over the Soviet Union during the Cold War, which is considered one of the greatest moments in sports history. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award the United States Congress can bestow.
For more detailed information on the initiative, the reasoning behind it, and the senators’ statements, click the link below. This will take you directly to the official press release from Senator Schumer’s office, providing you with credible and comprehensive information about this significant legislation.