Bill · H.R. 763· House(119-HR-763)
James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — 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 for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Charles Fleischmann
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act," seeks to posthumously award a single Congressional Gold Medal to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell. The two men were the only civilian members of Andrews' Raiders during the Civil War's "Great Locomotive Chase." Congress recognizes their bravery and devotion to the Nation during this military raid. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate are tasked with arranging the presentation. Once awarded, the gold medal is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research.
Yes
Does this put more money into scientific research?+1
The bill directs that the gold medal be made available for research at the Smithsonian Institution.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill provides historical recognition for civilian members of a military unit that served during the Civil War.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Bravery: The bill honors James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell for their extraordinary bravery and steadfast devotion to the Nation during the Civil War (Section 3, subsection a).
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Educational and Historical Access: The gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian Institution to be available for research and display, specifically suggesting it be shown at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Museum (Section 3, subsection c).
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Public Availability of Commemorative Items: The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals, allowing the public to acquire them (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 1/28/2025
- 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 for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House