HR 763 · in committee · symbolic
James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act
- defense
What this bill does
- This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal honoring two Civil War civilians who participated in Andrews' Raiders military raid.
- The medal recognizes James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell for their bravery during the Great Locomotive Chase.
- The medal is a symbolic honor with no direct fiscal cost or implementation timeline specified.
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Started by Cosponsor
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How should Congress decide which historical figures from the Civil War era deserve this symbolic honor, and what criteria would you use?
- 02
What does awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to civilians who participated in a military raid communicate about how we remember the Civil War?
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Beyond symbolic recognition, what other ways might Congress honor contributions to American history during the Civil War period?
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Sponsor · R-TN-3
Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
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Introduced 2025-01-28
Legislative timeline
2025-01-28 · house · IntroReferral
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.
2025-01-28 · house · IntroReferral
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.
2025-01-28 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-28 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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