This bill, titled the "American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026," aims to honor United States citizens who actively rescued and aided Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" from 1933 to 1945. These individuals and organizations, often operating in dangerous conditions and facing public opposition, were responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives from almost certain death. The bill highlights the significant contributions of groups like the War Refugee Board , which saved hundreds of thousands, and acknowledges that many of these humanitarian organizations continue their work today. A single Congressional Gold Medal, designed by the Secretary of the Treasury, will be awarded collectively to these American rescuers in recognition of their heroic efforts. Following its presentation, the medal will be entrusted to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and research, with Congress encouraging its display at other relevant Holocaust commemoration sites. The bill also authorizes the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public, with proceeds supporting the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
USA119th CongressS-4868| Senate
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This bill, titled the "American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026," aims to honor United States citizens who actively rescued and aided Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" from 1933 to 1945. These individuals and organizations, often operating in dangerous conditions and facing public opposition, were responsible for saving tens of thousands of lives from almost certain death. The bill highlights the significant contributions of groups like the War Refugee Board , which saved hundreds of thousands, and acknowledges that many of these humanitarian organizations continue their work today. A single Congressional Gold Medal, designed by the Secretary of the Treasury, will be awarded collectively to these American rescuers in recognition of their heroic efforts. Following its presentation, the medal will be entrusted to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and research, with Congress encouraging its display at other relevant Holocaust commemoration sites. The bill also authorizes the striking and sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public, with proceeds supporting the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.