Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
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- Stage
- In committee
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- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Apr 14, 2026
What it does
The bill would posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II, particularly his efforts to save Jewish lives through the establishment of the Working Group, documentation of the Auschwitz Protocols, and advocacy for Allied intervention. The medal would be presented by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, with the Weissmandl Committee authorized to accept it on his behalf, and subsequently transferred to his descendants. The Secretary of the Treasury would design and strike the medal, and duplicate bronze versions may be sold to cover costs, with the gold medal designated…
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