To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings The Congress finds the following: As the Vietnam war spread south and west into Laos, the Central Intelligence Agency recruited and trained Hmong tribesmen to fight back against the communist North and 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 the Congress, of a gold. It relies on appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Housing, Science & Space, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face reduced risk, 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.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings The Congress finds the following: As the Vietnam war spread south and west into Laos, the Central Intelligence Agency recruited and trained Hmong tribesmen to fight back against the communist North...
- 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 the Congress, of a gold...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings The Congress finds the following: As the Vietnam war spread south and west into Laos, the Central Intelligence Agency recruited and trained Hmong tribesmen to fight back against the communist North and 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 the Congress, of a gold.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Housing, Science & Space, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings The Congress finds the following: As the Vietnam war spread south and west into Laos, the Central Intelligence Agency recruited and trained Hmong tribesmen to fight back against the communist North and 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 the Congress, of a gold.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Grothman (for himself, Mr. Duarte, Mr. Zinke, Mr. LaMalfa, …
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