H.R. 9400119th CongressIntroduced Jun 23, 2026

American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026

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Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Committees: Financial Services Committee (primary)
Last action: Jun 23, 2026

Bottom line

This bill honors American rescuers during the Holocaust by authorizing a Congressional Gold Medal and ensuring its public display at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

What it actually does

This bill authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were involved in rescuing and aiding Jews and other refugees during the Holocaust. It directs the medal to be given to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and allows the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates.

Section 3(a)

Authorization of Congressional Gold Medal

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This provision directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal. The medal is intended to collectively commemorate Americans who actively participated in rescuing and aiding Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal 'Final Solution' policy, recognizing their contributions that saved tens of thousands of lives.

Section 3(c) and Section 4

Display at Holocaust Memorial Museum and Duplicate Sales

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Following its award, the gold medal will be given to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and research, with a sense of Congress that it should also be made available for display at other appropriate locations. Additionally, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover production costs.

FOUND

Authorizes the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the costs associated with striking the gold medal and its duplicates.

Section 6(a)

Why it matters:This is standard legislative practice for funding commemorative medals, ensuring that the production costs are covered by an existing, appropriate fund (the Mint's enterprise fund) rather than requiring a new, specific appropriation from the general fund.

Case for: Utilizes an established funding mechanism for the production of commemorative medals, ensuring that the costs are managed efficiently within the existing framework of the U.S. Mint's operations without requiring new budgetary allocations.

Case against: There is no significant case against this provision, as it represents a standard and non-controversial method for funding the production of commemorative medals.

Estimated impact: Covers the production costs of one gold medal and an unspecified number of bronze duplicates; specific dollar amounts are not stated but are expected to be minimal in the context of federal spending.

About this analysis. AI-Generated from the official bill text and available committee reports. Gaps in available data are noted explicitly. Verify important details with the official Congress.gov record.