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Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act

Welles Remy Crowther: Congressional Gold Medal

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Financial Services. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Very likely to pass

Bills that honor 9/11 heroes are very popular and almost always pass with support from both Republicans and Democrats.

Key Points

  • This bill proposes giving the Congressional Gold Medal to Welles Remy Crowther. This is the highest honor Congress can give to a person to recognize their bravery and sacrifice.
  • Crowther was a volunteer firefighter who worked in the World Trade Center. During the September 11 attacks, he used his red bandanna to protect himself from smoke while he led people to safety. He died when the tower collapsed while he was still helping others.
  • If passed, the medal will be given to his mother. The government will also make bronze copies of the medal that people can buy. The money from those sales will help pay for the cost of making the medals.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Sep 19, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sep 19, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill NumberHR 5519
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(54)
D: 29R: 25

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