Congress honors Civil War spies with gold medal, no controversy
H.R. 763 — James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell Congressional Gold Medal Act · Filed by Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) · Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill authorizes Congress to award a single Congressional Gold Medal to James J. Andrews and William H. Campbell, two civilian members of Andrews' Raiders—a Union Army sabotage mission during the Civil War known as the Great Locomotive Chase. The medal will be struck by the U.S. Mint, displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, and duplicate bronze versions may be sold to recover costs.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward commemorative bill authorizing a single gold medal and duplicate bronze medals for two Civil War-era civilians. It follows standard Congressional Gold Medal procedure and carries no policy, regulatory, or appropriations riders.
Who it affects
This is a commemorative honor for historical figures who risked their lives for the Union cause. It carries minimal direct cost to citizens (the U.S.