Fleet Reserve Association 100th Anniversary Act

Fleet Reserve Association 100th Anniversary Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Fleet Reserve Association. All sales of coins issued under this bill shall include a surcharge which shall be paid to the Fleet Reserve Association.

Bill 117 hr 6663, also known as the Fleet Reserve Association 100th Anniversary Act, is a piece of legislation that was introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA). The FRA is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of current and former enlisted members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

The main purpose of this bill is to recognize the important contributions that the FRA has made to the welfare and well-being of enlisted personnel and their families over the past century. The bill calls for the Secretary of the Navy to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of the FRA's 100th anniversary, as well as for the Secretary of Defense to provide support for the FRA's anniversary celebrations.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the FRA to establish a scholarship program for the children and grandchildren of FRA members, as well as to conduct educational outreach programs to raise awareness of the FRA's mission and activities. Overall, the Fleet Reserve Association 100th Anniversary Act aims to celebrate the FRA's long history of service to enlisted personnel and their families, and to ensure that its legacy continues for future generations.