To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War, collectively, in recognition of their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions in Vietnam.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings The Congress finds that— a United States Army Dustoff crewman, including a pilot, crew chief, and medic, is a helicopter crew member who served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air, creates congressional gold medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold, and requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, product standards, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Healthcare, Transportation, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings The Congress finds that— a United States Army Dustoff crewman, including a pilot, crew chief, and medic, is a helicopter crew member who served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air...
- Creates congressional gold medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold...
- Requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings The Congress finds that— a United States Army Dustoff crewman, including a pilot, crew chief, and medic, is a helicopter crew member who served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air, creates congressional gold medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold, and requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Healthcare, Transportation, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings The Congress finds that— a United States Army Dustoff crewman, including a pilot, crew chief, and medic, is a helicopter crew member who served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air, creates congressional gold medal The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold, and requires authority to use fund amounts; proceeds of sale There is authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
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- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Kilmer (for himself, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, …
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