S. 91 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
S. 91 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2023, sponsored by Bill Hagerty with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 26, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 118-149
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Hagerty (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 33 Republicans, 3 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 26, 2023
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 4, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2024
- Became lawDec 12, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-149. (Dec 12, 2024)
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