Bill · S. 4868· Senate(119-S-4868)
American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 6/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "American Rescuers of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026," authorizes the awarding of a single Congressional Gold Medal. This honor is intended for people of the United States who worked to rescue and aid Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany's "Final Solution" between 1933 and 1945. The medal recognizes contributions that saved tens of thousands of lives. The President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House will arrange the award. Following the ceremony, the gold medal will be given to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for display and research.
Yes
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill honors historical efforts to rescue Jewish refugees and others targeted by Nazi genocidal policies.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill provides for the transfer of the gold medal to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to facilitate historical research.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize the contributions of individuals who rescued Jews and other refugees from certain death (Section 3(a)).
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Educational and Research Access: The gold medal will be given to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, where it will be available for display and research (Section 3(c)(1)).
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Commemoration Opportunities: It is the sense of Congress that the medal could be made available for display at other appropriate locations associated with the commemoration of the Holocaust (Section 3(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 6/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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