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 authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to be awarded posthumously to James J. Andrews and William H.
Progressives emphasize contextualizing Civil War causes and slavery
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative statute: it clearly states the purpose, identifies actors and mechanisms for producing and presenting the medal, integrates with relevant portions of title 31, and specifies disposition and funding sources.
This bill authorizes a single Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to be awarded posthumously to James J.
Andrews and William H.
Campbell for their roles as the only civilian members of Andrews’ Raiders during the Civil War (the Great Locomotive Chase).
High chance based on limited scope, symbolic nature, minimal cost, and straightforward implementation; main barriers are scheduling and rare procedural objections.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative statute: it clearly states the purpose, identifies actors and mechanisms for producing and presenting the medal, integrates with relevant portions of title 31, and specifies disposition and funding sources.
Progressives emphasize contextualizing Civil War causes and slavery
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Progressives emphasize contextualizing Civil War causes and slavery
Likely supportive of recognizing overlooked historical figures and civilian bravery, while wanting the award presented with historical context about the Civil War.
May view the medal as a small, symbolic redress for previously unacknowledged valor, but will watch for sensitive public interpretation.
Generally favorable as a low-cost, bipartisan symbolic recognition of historical service, provided costs are managed and the Smithsonian displays the medal accessibly.
Views this as routine Congressional commemoration with limited policy consequences.
Strongly supportive as honoring patriotism, courage, and national history.
Likely to see this as appropriate recognition of Union-era heroism and suitable use of Mint resources for commemorative items.
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High chance based on limited scope, symbolic nature, minimal cost, and straightforward implementation; main barriers are scheduling and rare procedural objections.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives emphasize contextualizing Civil War causes and slavery
High chance based on limited scope, symbolic nature, minimal cost, and straightforward implementation; main barriers are scheduling and rar…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative statute: it clearly states the purpose, identifies actors and mechanisms for producing and presenting the medal, integrates with r…
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