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, provides 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 presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a, 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 compliance mandates and appropriations. The main policy areas are Veterans, Education, Environment, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Regulated entities and members of the public 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: Rodrick W.
- Provides 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 presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a...
- 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: Rodrick W, provides 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 presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a, 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
Veterans, Education, Environment, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Rodrick W, provides 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 presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a, 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
- 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
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
IntroducedMrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Cornyn, …
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