H.R. 537 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
H.R. 537 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 26, 2023, sponsored by Maria Elvira Salazar with 295 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 295
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats posthumously in recognition of their brave and vital service of saving Jews during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 155 Democrats, 140 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2023
- Passed the HouseJun 11, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jun 12, 2024)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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