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US HB763
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Fleischmann
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AI Summary
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Posthumously awards a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell, the only civilian members of Andrews' Raiders who participated in the April 12, 1862 "Great Locomotive Chase" during the Civil War
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Andrews led 24 volunteers who commandeered the Confederate locomotive "General" in Georgia, attempting to sabotage the Western and Atlantic Railroad supply line to Chattanooga; both civilians were captured and executed by hanging
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Directs the Smithsonian Institution to receive the medal for display and research, with specific recommendation for display at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Museum
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals at cost-covering prices, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
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Costs for medal production authorized to be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
Legislative Description
James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
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.
1/28/2025