To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines congressional findings establishing the historical context and justification for honoring African Americans who served in the Civil War, documenting their contributions to the Union cause, the discrimination, establishes a Congressional Gold Medal to be posthumously awarded to African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, and authorizes the use of the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the cost of producing the Congressional Gold Medal. Revenue from sales of duplicate bronze medals will be deposited back into this fund. It relies on appropriations, definition changes, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Commemorative, Finance, Education, and Trade.
Who Benefits and How
African American community and descendants of Civil War veterans would be affected, African American Civil War veterans and descendants would be affected, and Smithsonian Institution could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Defines congressional findings establishing the historical context and justification for honoring African Americans who served in the Civil War, documenting their contributions to the Union cause, the discrimination...
- Establishes a Congressional Gold Medal to be posthumously awarded to African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War.
- Authorizes the use of the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the cost of producing the Congressional Gold Medal. Revenue from sales of duplicate bronze medals will be deposited back into this fund...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines congressional findings establishing the historical context and justification for honoring African Americans who served in the Civil War, documenting their contributions to the Union cause, the discrimination, establishes a Congressional Gold Medal to be posthumously awarded to African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, and authorizes the use of the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the cost of producing the Congressional Gold Medal. Revenue from sales of duplicate bronze medals will be deposited back into this fund.
Key Policy Areas
Commemorative, Finance, Education, Trade
Primary Purpose
The bill defines congressional findings establishing the historical context and justification for honoring African Americans who served in the Civil War, documenting their contributions to the Union cause, the discrimination, establishes a Congressional Gold Medal to be posthumously awarded to African Americans who served with Union forces during the Civil War, and authorizes the use of the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the cost of producing the Congressional Gold Medal. Revenue from sales of duplicate bronze medals will be deposited back into this fund.
Policy Domains
United States Colored Troops Congressional Gold Medal Act
Identified Gains
- African American community and descendants of Civil War veterans
- African American Civil War veterans and descendants
- Smithsonian Institution
- U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund
- Medal collectors
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Norton (for herself, Mr. Amo, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Carter …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
African American Civil War veterans and descendants, African American community and descendants of Civil War veterans
U.S. Mint, U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Secretary of the Treasury (as defined in Section 3 of this Act)
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