Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act is a commemorative honors bill. Its findings describe Crowther's work as a volunteer firefighter, Boston College graduate, equities trader in the World Trade Center, and rescuer during the September 11 attack on the South Tower, where survivors identified him by his red bandanna. The bill directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in Crowther's honor. The Treasury Secretary must strike the gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, and after presentation the medal is to be given to Crowther's mother, Alison Crowther. The bill also authorizes duplicate bronze medals for sale, with proceeds deposited into the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover medal costs.
Who Benefits and How
The Crowther family benefits because Alison Crowther receives the posthumous Congressional Gold Medal after the congressional presentation. September 11 survivor communities benefit from formal national recognition of Crowther's rescue actions in the South Tower. Firefighter memorial organizations benefit from a federal honor tied to volunteer firefighting and emergency rescue service. Collectors of congressional medals benefit because the Treasury may sell duplicate bronze versions of the medal.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Treasury medal production staff must design and strike the gold medal and any duplicate bronze medals. United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund managers must account for medal costs and bronze-medal sale proceeds. Congressional leadership offices must arrange the medal presentation. Federal taxpayers may initially cover production costs before duplicate bronze sales reimburse the Mint fund.
Key Provisions
- Provides findings on Welles Remy Crowther's September 11 rescue actions and public service.
- Authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal honoring Crowther posthumously.
- Directs Treasury to strike the medal and transfer it to Alison Crowther after presentation.
- Authorizes duplicate bronze medal sales with proceeds deposited in the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Welles Remy Crowther, directs Treasury to strike and present the medal to his mother after congressional arrangements, and allows duplicate bronze medals whose proceeds go to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Key Policy Areas
Congressional Honors, Treasury, September 11
Primary Purpose
Authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Welles Remy Crowther, directs Treasury to strike and present the medal to his mother after congressional arrangements, and allows duplicate bronze medals whose proceeds go to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Crowther family
- September 11 survivor communities
- Firefighter memorial organizations
- Collectors of congressional medals
Identified Costs
- Treasury medal production staff
- United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund managers
- Congressional leadership offices
- Federal taxpayers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. LaLota, Ms. Stefanik, …
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Crowther family, Firefighter memorial organizations, September 11 survivor communities
Treasury medal production staff, United States Mint fund managers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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