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.
Legislative Progress
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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
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act
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