To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen in North Platte, Nebraska, during World War II from December 25, 1941, to April 1, 1946.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings The Congress finds the following: Home-front volunteerism was integral to the victory of the United States during World War II, 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 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 grants, compliance mandates, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Education, Agriculture, Energy, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Patients and health care consumers 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 The Congress finds the following: Home-front volunteerism was integral to the victory of the United States during World War II.
- 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 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 The Congress finds the following: Home-front volunteerism was integral to the victory of the United States during World War II, 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 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, Agriculture, Energy, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings The Congress finds the following: Home-front volunteerism was integral to the victory of the United States during World War II, 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 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
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students 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
IntroducedMr. Smith of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Bacon, and Mr. …
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