To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman Christopher Francis, in recognition of his contributions to the United States through his lifelong dedication to education, justice, and public service.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Dr, provides 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 gold medal, 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, reporting requirements, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Education, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could gain revenue opportunities, and Educational institutions and students 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, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds the following: Dr.
- Provides 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 gold medal...
- 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 Congress finds the following: Dr, provides 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 gold medal, 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
Education, Criminal Justice, Transportation, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Dr, provides 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 gold medal, 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
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself, Mrs. Beatty, Ms. Strickland, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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