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Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-921| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (14)
David Kustoff (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his extraordinary bravery and heroic actions during World War II. Edmonds, a member of the 422nd Infantry Regiment, was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and detained in Stalag IX-A, a German prisoner of war camp. As the senior noncommissioned officer, Edmonds was ordered by Nazi forces to separate Jewish-American soldiers from the general prisoner population. Defying these orders, he commanded all 1,292 men under his charge to step forward, famously stating, "We are all Jews here," when confronted by a German officer. His courageous refusal, even at gunpoint, saved the lives of approximately 200 Jewish-American servicemen. Edmonds survived 100 days in captivity and later served in the National Guard, though he never spoke of his wartime heroism. He was posthumously recognized by Yad Vashem as " Righteous Among the Nations ," the first U.S. Armed Forces member to receive this honor. The Congressional Gold Medal will be presented to his son or next of kin, and the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1908
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2567
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2800
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jan 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-262
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1908
    Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2567
    Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2800
    Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • January 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-262
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-262: Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependents

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

USA119th CongressHR-921| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his extraordinary bravery and heroic actions during World War II. Edmonds, a member of the 422nd Infantry Regiment, was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and detained in Stalag IX-A, a German prisoner of war camp. As the senior noncommissioned officer, Edmonds was ordered by Nazi forces to separate Jewish-American soldiers from the general prisoner population. Defying these orders, he commanded all 1,292 men under his charge to step forward, famously stating, "We are all Jews here," when confronted by a German officer. His courageous refusal, even at gunpoint, saved the lives of approximately 200 Jewish-American servicemen. Edmonds survived 100 days in captivity and later served in the National Guard, though he never spoke of his wartime heroism. He was posthumously recognized by Yad Vashem as " Righteous Among the Nations ," the first U.S. Armed Forces member to receive this honor. The Congressional Gold Medal will be presented to his son or next of kin, and the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1908
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2567
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2800
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jan 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-262
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1908
    Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2567
    Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2800
    Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act


  • January 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-262
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (14)
David Kustoff (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-262: Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesMilitary historyMilitary personnel and dependents