Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case…
This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the American Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, nicknamed the “Donut Dollies,” who served honorably during the Vietnam conflict. The Secretary of the Treasury will strike the medal, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian for display, duplicate bronze medals may be struck and sold to cover costs, and expenses will be charged to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Liberal emphasizes need for accompanying veteran services or education
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative statute that clearly states purpose, integrates with existing statute, and provides standard implementing mechanisms (minting, presentation, Smithsonian custody, duplicates, funding source).
This bill directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the American Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, nicknamed the “Donut Dollies,” who served honorably during the Vietnam conflict.
The Secretary of the Treasury will strike the medal, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian for display, duplicate bronze medals may be struck and sold to cover costs, and expenses will be charged to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Narrow, noncontroversial commemorative bill with minimal cost and clear implementability historically fares well in both chambers.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative statute that clearly states purpose, integrates with existing statute, and provides standard implementing mechanisms (minting, presentation, Smithsonian custody, duplicates, funding source).
Liberal emphasizes need for accompanying veteran services or education
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Liberal emphasizes need for accompanying veteran services or education
Generally supportive as symbolic recognition of women volunteers who served in a war zone.
May praise honoring underrecognized service while requesting that commemoration not replace tangible veteran supports.
Favorable pragmatic view: a low-cost, noncontroversial congressional honor recognizing volunteers.
Will look for clear costing and timely execution.
Likely supportive of honoring patriotic volunteers and veterans; emphasizes symbolism and respect for service.
Some will want assurance of fiscal restraint and limited federal expansion.
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Narrow, noncontroversial commemorative bill with minimal cost and clear implementability historically fares well in both chambers.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal emphasizes need for accompanying veteran services or education
Narrow, noncontroversial commemorative bill with minimal cost and clear implementability historically fares well in both chambers.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative statute that clearly states purpose, integrates with existing statute, and provides standard implementing mechanisms (minting, pre…
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