To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the American hostages and victims of the October 7th, 2023 attacks, in recognition of their profound suffering and sacrifice.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the American hostages and victims of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. It directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange a presentation ceremony, instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medal, and designates the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia for permanent display. It also authorizes the Mint to produce and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
Who Benefits and How
- American hostages and families of October 7 victims: Receive the nation's highest civilian honor in recognition of their suffering, sacrifice, and perseverance
- Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: Designated as the permanent home for the gold medal, gaining a significant exhibit piece and associated public attention
- Coin collectors and the general public: Can purchase duplicate bronze medals as numismatic items
Who Bears the Burden and How
- U.S. Mint / taxpayers: Costs of striking the gold medal are charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, though duplicate bronze medal sales are intended to offset costs
- No significant regulatory or compliance burdens are imposed on any private sector entity
Key Provisions
- The gold medal is a national medal under chapter 51 of title 31, U.S. Code
- All medals struck under this Act are considered numismatic items for purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31
- Bronze duplicates must be sold at a price sufficient to cover all costs including labor, materials, dies, machinery, and overhead
- Proceeds from bronze medal sales are deposited back into the Mint Public Enterprise Fund
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the American hostages and victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, and authorizes the sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public.
Key Policy Areas
{'domain': 'Foreign Affairs & International Relations', 'evidence': 'Recognizes American victims of a foreign terrorist attack in Israel by Hamas, references the ongoing hostage situation and calls for unconditional release of remaining captives'}, {'domain': 'Government Operations', 'evidence': 'Authorizes the U.S. Mint to strike a gold medal and duplicate bronze medals, charges costs against the Mint Public Enterprise Fund'}
Primary Purpose
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to the American hostages and victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, and authorizes the sale of duplicate bronze medals to the public.
Policy Domains
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IntroducedMr. Gottheimer (for himself, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Doggett, Mr. David …
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