What is the current status of S 262?

S 262 is currently: Introduced.

S 262 was sponsored by Marsha Blackburn (R), Sen.

Awards Medal for WWII Heroism

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Why This Matters

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his heroic actions during World War II, specifically for saving Jewish-American soldiers from persecution.

If you honor military heroes, this bill recognizes Roddie Edmonds for saving 200 soldiers during World War II.

Who this affects

family of Roddie Edmonds · Jewish-American community

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill honors Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his bravery during World War II.
2Edmonds saved about 200 Jewish-American soldiers from being separated and likely killed.
3He defied Nazi orders while in a prisoner of war camp in Germany.
4Edmonds was recognized posthumously as 'Righteous Among the Nations' for his actions.
5The bill marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Roddie Edmonds in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during World War II.

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Awards Medal for WWII Heroism

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Why This Matters

This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his heroic actions during World War II, specifically for saving Jewish-American soldiers from persecution.

If you honor military heroes, this bill recognizes Roddie Edmonds for saving 200 soldiers during World War II.

Who this affects

family of Roddie Edmonds · Jewish-American community

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill honors Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his bravery during World War II.
2Edmonds saved about 200 Jewish-American soldiers from being separated and likely killed.
3He defied Nazi orders while in a prisoner of war camp in Germany.
4Edmonds was recognized posthumously as 'Righteous Among the Nations' for his actions.
5The bill marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Read the detailed summary

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly