October 7 Gold Medal Act

# October 7 Gold Medal Act - Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill would authorize Congress to award a Gold Medal—one of the highest civilian honors the United States can bestow—to commemorate the victims of the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel. Gold Medals are typically awarded to individuals or groups for outstanding achievements or to honor significant historical events and those affected by them. **Who It Affects:** The bill would honor the victims and survivors of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed approximately 1,200 people and resulted in hostages being taken.

While the medal itself is a symbolic honor, it represents congressional recognition of the victims' suffering and loss. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 5715) was introduced by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.