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This bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim, recognizing his military heroism, leadership, and humanitarian contributions. The gold medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution.
Marilyn Strickland
Representative
WA
Marilyn Strickland
Representative
WA
The "Colonel Young Oak Kim Congressional Gold Medal Act" authorizes the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim, recognizing his distinguished military service, leadership, and extensive humanitarian work. This includes his service in World War II and the Korean War, as well as his founding of numerous community organizations in Los Angeles. The Act directs the Secretary of the Treasury to create the gold medal, which will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution after the award presentation. It also allows for the creation and sale of bronze duplicates of the medal to cover production costs.
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters and their survivors who have become ill due to PFAS exposure during their service. It also provides medical benefits and defines eligibility and payment order for claims.
Marilyn Strickland
Representative
WA
Marilyn Strickland
Representative
WA
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for current and former military firefighters, and their survivors, who have become ill due to PFAS exposure during their service. Firefighters employed at a military site where PFAS was present are presumed to have been exposed. The fund will provide compensation for disability or death resulting from occupational illnesses, as well as necessary medical benefits.