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HR 9386118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jan 7, 2025
Latest Action Date
Aug 20, 2024

Latest 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.

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Executive Summary

The James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell. The bill was referred to the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on House Administration for consideration. The bill falls within the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security. As of the latest update, the bill has failed or expired and no full text or official summary is publicly available.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to honor James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell with the Congressional Gold Medal but did not advance beyond committee referral and has since expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill proposes awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell.
  • It was referred to two House committees: Financial Services and House Administration.
  • The bill is categorized under Armed Forces and National Security policy area.
  • No official summary or full text of the bill is publicly available.
  • The bill status is marked as Failed / Expired as of January 7, 2025.
Who Benefits?

['James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell (posthumous recognition)', 'Congressional Gold Medal program', 'Historical and military heritage organizations']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits detailed analysis of provisions.', 'No information on funding or implementation mechanisms is provided.', 'The bill did not progress beyond committee referral, indicating possible legislative or procedural hurdles.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to relevant committees for consideration. Congressional Gold Medals are a form of national recognition awarded by Congress to individuals or groups for distinguished achievements. The bill did not advance to a floor vote and is recorded as failed or expired, reflecting the legislative process and committee jurisdiction over such honors.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

GovScope reviewed 2 policy-risk categories. Hover for a quick definition. Click detected flags for bill-specific details.

2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Recognition of historical figures through Congressional Gold Medals may influence public awareness and educational efforts related to military history.', 'Setting precedents for awarding medals could impact future legislative proposals for similar honors.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive transparency and public oversight. Additionally, the lack of disclosed funding or cost details presents a gap in understanding the financial implications of the award. Monitoring such bills requires access to complete legislative documents to ensure informed analysis and accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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