Bill · H.R. 5715· House(119-HR-5715)

October 7 Gold Medal Act

Age: 51 years

New Jersey

Introduced: 10/8/2025
Last activity: 10/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Josh Gottheimer
Cosponsors: - 19 - 3

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The October 7 Gold Medal Act aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American hostages and victims of the October 7th, 2023 attacks. This award is intended to recognize their profound suffering and sacrifice. The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate will arrange the presentation of a gold medal. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with striking the gold medal with suitable designs. Once awarded, the medal will be displayed at the Weitzmans National Museum of American Jewish History. Additionally, the act allows for the sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would children be better off under this?+1
The bill recognizes the sacrifice of children who were among the hostages during the October 7th attacks.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The bill recognizes the sacrifice of young adults who were among the hostages during the October 7th attacks.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The bill recognizes the sacrifice of seniors who were among the hostages during the October 7th attacks.