A bill to award posthumously a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi.
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Became Public Law No: 110-259.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 21, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to Constantino Brumidi, in recognition of his contributions to the nation as a designer and decorator of the U.S. Capitol. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to arrange for the gold medal to be displayed in the Capitol Visitor Center as part of an exhibit honoring Constantino Brumidi. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, for purposes of the presentation, to strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions. Authorizes the Secretary to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of such gold medal. States that: (1) the medals struck under this Act are national medals; and (2) all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. Authorizes to be charged against the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck pursuant to this Act. Provides for amounts received from the sale of the duplicate bronze medals to be deposited into such Fund.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 110-259, authorizes the posthumous awarding of a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi in recognition of his contributions as a designer and decorator of the U.S. Capitol. It directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the presentation of the medal. The Architect of the Capitol is tasked with displaying the gold medal in the Capitol Visitor Center as part of an exhibit honoring Brumidi. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike the gold medal and produce duplicate bronze medals for sale, with proceeds deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund to offset costs. The medals are designated as national and numismatic items.
The law honors Constantino Brumidi with a Congressional gold medal and establishes procedures for its presentation, display, and the sale of duplicate bronze medals to recoup costs.
- Posthumous awarding of a Congressional gold medal to Constantino Brumidi for his artistic contributions to the U.S. Capitol.
- The Architect of the Capitol will display the gold medal in the Capitol Visitor Center as part of an exhibit.
- The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike the gold medal and sell duplicate bronze medals, with proceeds funding the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
['Constantino Brumidi (posthumously)', 'U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and its visitors', 'The U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund']
['Costs associated with striking and displaying the medals are charged to the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, which may affect its resources.', 'The sale of duplicate bronze medals requires management and oversight to ensure proceeds are properly deposited.', 'No specific oversight provisions are detailed regarding the arrangement and presentation process.']
This bill was passed by the Senate on May 21, 2008, and subsequently signed into law on July 1, 2008. It falls under the policy area of commemorations, reflecting a congressional tradition of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation through symbolic awards such as the Congressional gold medal.
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["Increased public awareness and appreciation of Constantino Brumidi's artistic contributions through the exhibit at the Capitol Visitor Center.", 'Potential revenue generation for the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund from the sale of duplicate bronze medals.', 'Enhanced cultural and historical value of the Capitol Visitor Center as a site of national commemoration.']
The bill includes clear directives for the creation, presentation, and display of the medal, as well as funding mechanisms through the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund. However, it does not specify detailed oversight or reporting requirements for the management of medal production costs or proceeds from bronze medal sales, which are important for transparency and accountability.
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