To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.
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Summary
What This Bill Does:
This bill honors the First Rhode Island Regiment by awarding them a Congressional Gold Medal. The medal is the highest civilian honor given by Congress and recognizes the regiment's dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.
Who Benefits and How:
- The families of soldiers in the First Rhode Island Regiment, who will receive this prestigious recognition for their ancestors' bravery.
- Historians and educators, as this bill helps preserve and teach an important part of American history involving racial integration in military service.
Who Bears the Burden and How:
There's no direct burden on specific groups or taxpayers. However, since Congressional Gold Medals are paid for by Congress, there might be a small indirect cost shared among all U.S. taxpayers.
Key Provisions:
- The bill recognizes the First Rhode Island Regiment's unique history as one of the first integrated units in American history.
- It highlights their heroic actions at the Battle of Rhode Island and their continued service until the end of the war.
- The medal awarded will be collectively given to the regiment, with duplicates struck for each member's family.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their service during the Revolutionary War.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, History
Primary Purpose
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their service during the Revolutionary War.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Reed, Mr. Graham, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
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