HR5519Referred to Committee

Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-19
Introduced
55
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Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 92.5% (544 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2025-09-19

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This bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the nation's highest civilian honors, to Welles Remy Crowther, a man who died helping others escape the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 attacks. The medal recognizes exceptional bravery and service to the country, and awarding it to Crowther honors his heroic actions and sacrifice. This is a ceremonial measure that does not affect laws or government operations, but rather commemorates an individual's extraordinary courage.

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