Bills · S 262
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 262Congressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependents
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRO JAN 27· LAST ACTION JAN 27
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COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it officially recognizes an extraordinary act of heroism and moral courage from World War II, bringing wider awareness to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds' defiance against Nazi atrocities. If passed, it ensures that his bravery in protecting Jewish-American soldiers, a story he never shared with his own family, receives the highest civilian honor from the United States Congress.
This recognition serves as a powerful reminder of the values of integrity and solidarity, especially in the face of immense danger and persecution. Without this bill becoming law, Edmonds' actions would still be recognized by institutions like Yad Vashem, but he would not receive this specific national honor from the U.S. government, missing an opportunity to formally acknowledge a critical moment of American wartime courage and a powerful lesson in human rights.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Awards a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Master Sergeant Roderick "Roddie" Edmonds.
This is the core action of the bill, recognizing Edmonds for his extraordinary bravery and moral leadership during World War II.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to design, strike, and present the gold medal to Edmonds' next of kin.
This provision outlines the practical steps for creating and bestowing the honor, ensuring the medal is appropriately crafted and delivered.
PROVISION 03
Allows the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
This provision makes the commemoration accessible to a wider audience and helps cover the costs of production.
PROVISION 04
Details Master Sergeant Edmonds' heroic actions in defying Nazi orders to identify Jewish-American prisoners, saving approximately 200 lives.
These findings provide the historical context and justification for the award, educating the public about the specific acts of valor being recognized.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
143
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 5 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 27
Introduced in Senate
JAN 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 262
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 27, 2025
Last actionJan 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2025
Senate BillS 262Congressional tributesMilitary personnel and dependents
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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