A bill to authorize the President to award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to Rosa Parks in recognition of her contributions to the Nation.
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Became Public Law No: 106-26.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 106-26, authorizes the President of the United States to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rosa Parks. The medal recognizes her significant contributions to the nation, particularly her role in the civil rights movement. The bill falls under the policy area of commemorations and serves as a formal honor acknowledging Rosa Parks' impact on American history.
The law formally authorizes a congressional gold medal to honor Rosa Parks for her contributions to the nation, symbolizing national recognition of her role in advancing civil rights.
- The bill authorizes the President to award a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Rosa Parks.
- It recognizes Rosa Parks' contributions to the nation, particularly in the context of civil rights.
- The bill was signed into law on May 4, 1999, becoming Public Law No: 106-26.
['Rosa Parks (posthumously or during her lifetime)', 'The United States Congress as the awarding body', 'The American public, through national recognition of civil rights history']
['The bill does not specify funding sources or cost implications for producing and awarding the medal.', 'No enforcement or oversight mechanisms are detailed regarding the awarding process.', 'The bill is limited to a commemorative action and does not include broader policy or programmatic measures.']
This bill was introduced and passed during the 106th Congress and reflects a legislative tradition of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation through congressional gold medals. It fits within the broader policy area of commemorations and national recognition.
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['May enhance public awareness and education about Rosa Parks and civil rights history.', 'Could encourage future congressional commemorations of other historical figures.', 'Supports the tradition of using congressional gold medals as a tool for national recognition.']
The bill is straightforward with minimal complexity, focusing on a symbolic act of recognition. Transparency considerations include the absence of explicit funding or cost details and lack of oversight provisions for the awarding process. Given its commemorative nature, these issues present low policy risk but merit noting for completeness.
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