[20200831]IF11637_第93届至115届大会纪念立法趋势.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov August 31, 2020Trends in Commemorative Legislation, 93rd Through 115th CongressesSince the Continental Congress, commemorative legislation has been used to express public gratitude for distinguished contributions to American history and society; extol the virtues of individuals, groups, and causes; and perpetuate the remembrance of significant events. Today, commemorative legislation continues to serve as a formal mechanism to record recognition for posterity and a way for Members of Congress to connect with constituent groups. Congress generally uses one of six types of legislation to commemorate individuals, groups, and events. As shown in Figure 1, these types are postage stamps; commemorative coins; congressional Gold Medals; commemorative observances, including federal holidays; memorials; and building naming, including post offices. Figure 1. Types of Commemorative Legislation Source: U.S. Mint, “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders,” at https:/www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/medals/doolittle-tokyo-raiders; and U.S. Mint, “American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar,” at https:/www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/commemorative-coins/amer