To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price, in recognition of their exceptional efforts and selfless dedication during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to seven individuals who organized and executed an extraordinary civilian-led evacuation mission during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. The recipients - Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price - are Special Operations veterans who assembled a rescue team and conducted non-stop operations that helped evacuate over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled territory.
Who Benefits and How
The seven medal recipients receive formal Congressional recognition for their humanitarian service. The Smithsonian Institution receives the medal for public display. The U.S. Mint may produce and sell bronze duplicates, with proceeds going to the Public Enterprise Fund.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund bears the cost of producing the medals. No other groups face significant burdens from this commemorative legislation.
Key Provisions
- Directs the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate to present a single gold medal to the seven honorees
- Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medal with appropriate emblems and inscriptions
- Medal to be displayed at the Smithsonian with provision for traveling displays
- Authorizes sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover costs
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price for their exceptional humanitarian efforts during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled territory.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans Affairs, Foreign Policy, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price for their exceptional humanitarian efforts during the Afghanistan evacuation in 2021, which led to the safe evacuation of over 17,000 people from Taliban-controlled territory.
Policy Domains
Congressional Gold Medal Award
Identified Gains
- Afghanistan evacuation team members (7 named individuals)
- U.S. Mint (revenue from bronze duplicate sales)
Identified Costs
- U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Norman (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Stanton, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Afghanistan evacuation team (7 named individuals), Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
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