To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Rodrick Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Rodrick W 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 posthumous award, on behalf of Congress, of a gold. It relies on appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Veterans, Education, Environment, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill could face reduced risk.
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 Congress finds the following: Rodrick W.
- 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 posthumous award, on behalf of Congress, of a gold...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Rodrick W 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 posthumous award, on behalf of Congress, of a gold.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Education, Environment, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Rodrick W 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 posthumous award, on behalf of Congress, of a gold.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Burchett (for himself, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Fleischmann, Mrs. Harshbarger, …
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