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Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA118th CongressS-91| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2024
Bill Hagerty

Bill Hagerty

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (72)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Eric Schmitt (Republican)J. D. Vance (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats posthumously in recognition of their brave and vital service of saving Jews during World War II. The single gold medal shall be presented collectively to the eldest next of kin of each of the 60 diplomats and then be given to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Timeline
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 26, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-537
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sep 24, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)
Sep 24, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)
Sep 24, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6381-6382)
Sep 24, 2024
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 26, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 4, 2024
Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 4, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6349-6350)
Dec 4, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 91.
Dec 4, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)
Dec 4, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)
Dec 4, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 12, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-149.
  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 26, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • June 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-537
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • September 24, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)


  • September 24, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)


  • September 24, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6381-6382)


  • September 24, 2024
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 26, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 4, 2024
    Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 4, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6349-6350)


  • December 4, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 91.


  • December 4, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)


  • December 4, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)


  • December 4, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 12, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 12, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-149.

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  • HR 118-537: Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA118th CongressS-91| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2024
Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act This act provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats posthumously in recognition of their brave and vital service of saving Jews during World War II. The single gold medal shall be presented collectively to the eldest next of kin of each of the 60 diplomats and then be given to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 26, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-537
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sep 24, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)
Sep 24, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)
Sep 24, 2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6381-6382)
Sep 24, 2024
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 26, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Received in the House.
Sep 27, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 4, 2024
Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 4, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6349-6350)
Dec 4, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 91.
Dec 4, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)
Dec 4, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)
Dec 4, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 12, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-149.
  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 26, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • June 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-537
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • September 24, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)


  • September 24, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6381-6382)


  • September 24, 2024
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6381-6382)


  • September 24, 2024
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 26, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • September 27, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 4, 2024
    Mr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 4, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6349-6350)


  • December 4, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 91.


  • December 4, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)


  • December 4, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6349-6350)


  • December 4, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 10, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 12, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 12, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-149.
Bill Hagerty

Bill Hagerty

Republican Senator

Tennessee

Cosponsors (72)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Eric Schmitt (Republican)J. D. Vance (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 118-537: Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWorld history