Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act

This legislation proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther, honoring his exceptional bravery, heroism, and sacrifice during the September 11, 2001, attacks. The bill acknowledges his role as the "Man in the Red Bandanna," who repeatedly returned to the World Trade Center's South Tower to rescue survivors after Flight 175 struck. Crowther, a former volunteer firefighter, guided numerous individuals to safety, even carrying an injured woman down stairs, before ultimately perishing when the tower collapsed. His actions, identified through survivor accounts, have become a symbol of inspiration and embody virtues of leadership and selflessness. The Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate are directed to arrange the presentation of this medal, which the Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike with Crowther's image and name. Following the presentation, the medal will be given to his mother, Alison Crowther, and duplicate bronze medals may be sold to the public.