Stefanik's Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Passes the House

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership Elise Stefanik issued the following statement after the House passed her Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act to award Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the historic 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their remarkable achievement at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York.

The U.S. team's victory over the Soviet Union's hockey team in what is known as the "Miracle on Ice" remains one of the most memorable moments in American sports history.

"It is an incredible honor to represent Lake Placid, where the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team pulled off one of the greatest sports upsets in world history," said Congresswoman Stefanik. "The American defeat of the Soviet Union during the Cold War was a triumph of perseverance, unity, and spirit, not only for the athletes on the ice but for all Americans. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of this legendary victory, I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort to ensure that their extraordinary achievement is properly recognized. This legislation will ensure that future generations will never forget the legacy of the 'Miracle on Ice.'"

Background:

The House passage of the bill brings the team one step closer to receiving the Congressional Gold Medal they rightfully deserve. The bill will now head to President Trump's desk to sign into law after it was previously passed by the Senate on September 8, 2025. Stefanik's original legislation was reintroduced in April 2025 by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) and co-led by Stefanik in the House.

The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act designates three Congressional Gold Medals to be awarded to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team. These medals will be placed in three prominent locations: the Lake Placid Olympic Center in Lake Placid, NY; the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth, MN; and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, CO. These sites will serve as enduring symbols of the team's legacy and the profound impact their victory had on the nation.

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