S.94 - Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.94, the "Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act," aims to award three Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 United States Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. This is in recognition of their victory over the Soviet team at the XIII Olympic Winter Games. The bill highlights the team's impact on revitalizing morale during the Cold War and transforming ice hockey in the United States.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill will result in the creation and awarding of three Congressional Gold Medals. One medal will be given to each of the Lake Placid Olympic Center, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum. The Act also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze.
Potential Benefits
- Honors the 1980 US Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic achievement.
- Preserves the legacy of the "Miracle on Ice" for future generations.
- Potentially inspires increased participation in sports and promotes national pride.
- Provides cultural enrichment through museum displays.
- Could boost tourism to the locations where the medals are displayed.
Potential Disadvantages
- The cost of striking the gold medals will be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
- Limited direct economic or social impact beyond symbolic recognition.
- May be perceived by some as a symbolic gesture rather than addressing pressing national issues.
- Potential for debate over the allocation of resources for commemorative items.
- No direct impact on current policy or laws.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to promote national unity and celebrate American achievements. While not explicitly mentioned, Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to coin money and regulate its value, which implicitly supports the creation of commemorative medals. The act does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).