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Introduced
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
In Committee
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Rodrick ‘‘Roddie’’ Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II. Edmonds, a US Army soldier, refused to identify Jewish-American soldiers under his command when ordered to do so by Nazi forces, thereby saving their lives. The bill provides details on Edmonds' actions, his subsequent recognition by Yad Vashem as "Righteous Among the Nations," and directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal, which will then be given to Edmonds' family. It also authorizes the production and sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover the costs of the medal.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Marsha Blackburn (R)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 04/20/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1230/all-info | 04/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1230/BILLS-118s1230is.pdf | 04/26/2023 |
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