Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act

Hozzl · 2024-07-09T18:56:46Z

Explore the details of House Bill 537 Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/9/2024, 6:56 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 537

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 537

Bill HR 537 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill HR 537 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 26, 2023. Bill HR 537's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of June 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 537

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

295

Democrat Cosponsors

155

Republican Cosponsors

140

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 537

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanityWorld history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 537

Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal ActForgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal ActForgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal ActForgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal ActTo award a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.

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