Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Became Public Law No: 110-260.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design, to Edward William Brooke III, the first African American elected by popular vote to the U.S. Senate, in recognition of his unprecedented and enduring service to our Nation.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal Act directs the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward William Brooke III. This honor recognizes Brooke as the first African American elected by popular vote to the U.S. Senate and acknowledges his significant and lasting contributions to the nation. The bill was enacted into law on July 1, 2008, and falls under the policy area of commemorations.
This law authorizes the official awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward William Brooke III in recognition of his historic service as a U.S. Senator.
- The bill mandates the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to coordinate the medal presentation.
- It honors Edward William Brooke III as the first African American popularly elected to the U.S. Senate.
- The measure was signed into law on July 1, 2008, making it an official congressional commemoration.
['Edward William Brooke III', 'U.S. Congress (in its commemorative role)', 'The general public, through recognition of historic achievements']
["The bill does not specify funding sources or budgetary allocations for the medal's creation and presentation.", 'Implementation details such as design approval and event logistics are delegated without explicit oversight mechanisms.', 'No provisions address ongoing maintenance or display of the medal after presentation.']
This bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a congressional tradition of honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation. The legislation is part of the broader policy area of commemorations and was enacted without amendments.
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['Enhances public awareness of historic milestones in U.S. political history.', 'May encourage future commemorations recognizing diverse contributions to national service.', 'Supports the tradition of congressional recognition which can influence public and institutional memory.']
The bill is straightforward in its commemorative purpose but lacks transparency regarding funding and detailed implementation oversight. Monitoring the use of funds and the execution of the medal presentation could ensure accountability and proper honoring of the individual recognized.
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