A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to people of the United States 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2026-06-23
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- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsReferred To · 2026-06-23
Plain-English Summary
The government would award a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize Americans who risked their lives to rescue and protect Jews and other refugees fleeing Nazi persecution during the Holocaust. This honor acknowledges the heroic actions of these individuals, whose efforts saved tens of thousands of people from death. The medal represents the nation's gratitude for their courage and humanitarian work during one of history's darkest periods.
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