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DemocratBill · H.R. 8282· House(119-HR-8282)

Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026

Rep. Velázquez
Age: 73 years
New York
Introduced
4/14/2026
Last activity
4/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by
Nydia Velázquez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026'', proposes to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl. The award recognizes his acts of valor during World War II, including his efforts to save Jewish people in Slovakia from the Holocaust. The legislation directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the presentation. It also tasks the Secretary of the Treasury with striking the gold medal. Following the presentation, the medal is to be transferred to specific family members.

Yes

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2

    The bill recognizes the heroic efforts of Rabbi Weissmandl to save Jewish people from the Holocaust.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1

    The bill involves the official recognition of a historical figure through a congressional process.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.