Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
Official title: “To award a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 60 diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during the Holocaust.”
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Press releases by members of Congress
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Rep. Salazar Marks the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Terror Attacks
“She also co-led the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act, which was signed into law in 2024 and awards the Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats who bravely and selflessly saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust, often at great personal risk.”
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TAKE IT DOWN Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
“The Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act – Honors 60 diplomats who risked their lives during World War II to save Jews from Nazi persecution. Signed into law in December 2024.”
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Take It Down Act Passes the House and Heads to President's Desk
“The Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act honors 60 diplomats who risked their lives during World War II to save Jews from Nazi persecution. Signed into law December 2024.”
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Blackburn Highlights 2024 Accomplishments for Tennesseans
“Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act: Posthumously awards a Congressional Gold Medal collectively to diplomats who took heroic actions to save Jews fleeing threats from Nazi Germany.”
Read from 539 of 539 members' sites, releases since January 3, 2025, through October 8, 2026.
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Read from 510 of 510 organizations' sites, releases since January 3, 2025, through October 8, 2026.
How it passed
The Senate passed it without objection on September 24, 2024. No individual votes are recorded.
The House passed it by voice vote on December 4, 2024. A voice vote records no individual votes.
It became law on December 12, 2024.
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