Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal bill (H.R. 8653) was introduced in the 118th Congress to authorize the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on June 7, 2024, but no further legislative action or full bill text is available. The bill falls under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security and is currently classified as failed or expired.
This bill sought to honor Major Thomas D. Howie with a Congressional Gold Medal but did not advance beyond committee referral and is now considered failed or expired.
- The bill proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie.
- It was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on June 7, 2024.
- No full text or detailed legislative actions beyond referral are publicly available.
- The bill is categorized under Armed Forces and National Security.
- The bill status is failed or expired, indicating it did not pass into law.
['Major Thomas D. Howie (posthumously)', 'The U.S. Armed Forces community', 'Veterans and military history organizations']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits detailed understanding of provisions.', 'No information on funding or cost implications for producing and awarding the medal.', 'No details on oversight or administration of the medal award process.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Congressional Gold Medals are a traditional form of recognition for distinguished individuals, often requiring committee review and approval. The bill did not progress beyond committee referral and is now classified as failed or expired.
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['Recognition of Major Thomas D. Howie may enhance public awareness of military history and valor.', 'Awarding a Congressional Gold Medal could set a precedent for honoring other military figures.', "The bill's failure to advance may delay or prevent formal recognition through this specific honor."]
The absence of full bill text and lack of detailed legislative actions limit transparency and public understanding of the bill's provisions and implications. Additionally, missing funding and cost information restricts oversight of potential fiscal impacts. Monitoring similar future bills for complete documentation and budgetary clarity is recommended.
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