Congress to Honor 1980 Olympic Team with Medals

A bipartisan bill named the 'Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act' has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, known for their victory over the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The bill was introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber, with co-sponsors Elise Stefanik and Mike Quigley, aiming to honor the team's historical achievement. The proposal suggests creating three medals to be displayed at notable locations, including the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and the Lake Placid Olympic Center. Congressman Stauber emphasizes the symbolic importance of this event and the urgency due to the recent deaths of some team members. The bill is anticipated to be debated in Congress's lame duck session post-election, with Stauber hopeful for unanimous support. This gesture is intended to allow surviving team members to receive recognition during their lifetimes.