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H.R. 5519·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 19, 2025

Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act

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Sponsor
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Committees
Financial Services Committee (primary)
Last action
Sep 19, 2025

Bottom line

The bill honors Welles Remy Crowther for his heroism on September 11, 2001, by awarding him a Congressional Gold Medal and authorizing the sale of bronze duplicates.

What it actually does

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther, recognizing his bravery, heroism, and sacrifice during the September 11, 2001, attacks. It also authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike this gold medal, and to produce and sell bronze duplicates to the public, with costs covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Section 3(a) and (c)

Posthumous Award of Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther

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This section mandates that the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther. The medal is intended to recognize his bravery, heroism, and sacrifice during the September 11, 2001, attacks, where he helped lead survivors to safety and assisted first responders. Following the presentation, the gold medal will be given to his mother, Alison Crowther, as a permanent tribute to his actions.

Section 3(b), Section 4, Section 5, and Section 6

Design, Striking, and Sale of Duplicate Medals

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This provision directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions that specifically bear an image and the name of Welles Remy Crowther. Additionally, it authorizes the Secretary to produce and sell bronze duplicates of this gold medal to the public. The pricing for these duplicates will be set to cover all associated costs, including labor, materials, dies, machinery use, and overhead expenses, ensuring the program is self-sustaining. The medals are designated as national medals and numismatic items.

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