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American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4868| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9400
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9400
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9400: American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026

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.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9400
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9400
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9400: American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted