HR9400Referred to Committee

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" policy to murder every Jew in Europe, in recognition of their contributions, which resulted in tens of thousands of Jews and others being spared from almost certain death.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-23
Introduced
17
Cosponsors
HR
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Judy Chu
Judy Chu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (581 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (17)

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-06-23

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This bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to Americans who risked their lives to rescue and protect Jews and other refugees fleeing Nazi persecution during the Holocaust. These individuals, known as "Righteous Among the Nations," helped save tens of thousands of people from certain death through acts of courage and compassion. The medal recognizes their extraordinary humanitarian contributions during one of history's darkest periods.

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