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Introduced
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Rodrick "Roddie" Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II. Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during World War II.
AI Summary
This bill, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act, directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Rodrick "Roddie" Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II. The bill provides details on Edmonds' background and his courageous refusal to identify Jewish-American soldiers under his command at the Stalag IXA prisoner of war camp, which saved the lives of approximately 200 of his fellow servicemembers. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal, as well as duplicate bronze medals for sale to the public.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Tim Burchett (R)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Troy Balderson (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Mark Green (R),
David Kustoff (R),
David Roe (R),
John Rose (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 03/27/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1908/all-info | 03/28/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1908/BILLS-116hr1908ih.pdf | 04/11/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1908/BILLS-116hr1908ih.pdf.pdf | 04/11/2019 |
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