To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866 to serve in the United States Armed Forces, in recognition of their superior, dedicated, and vital service to our Nation.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: In 1866, Congress passed the Army Organization Act which authorized the creation of six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments, 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 award, on behalf of Congress, of a single 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 appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Science & Space, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Transportation operators and users 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 Congress finds the following: In 1866, Congress passed the Army Organization Act which authorized the creation of six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments.
- 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 award, on behalf of Congress, of a single 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: In 1866, Congress passed the Army Organization Act which authorized the creation of six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments, 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 award, on behalf of Congress, of a single 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
Environmental Groups, Environment, Science & Space, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: In 1866, Congress passed the Army Organization Act which authorized the creation of six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments, 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 award, on behalf of Congress, of a single 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
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions 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
IntroducedMs. Strickland (for herself and Mr. Kim of New Jersey) …
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