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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 5715 
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the American hostages 
and victims of the October 7th, 2023 attacks, in recognition of their 
profound suffering and sacrifice. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2025 
Mr. GOTTHEIMER (for himself, Mr. LAWLER, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. DAVID 
SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. GILLEN, Mr. LATI-
MER, Mr. BACON, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. STANTON, Mr. LANDSMAN, Mr. 
MOSKOWITZ, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. LALOTA, Mr. MAGAZINER, Mr. COHEN, 
Mr. SOTO, and Mr. HOYER) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the 
American hostages and victims of the October 7th, 2023 
attacks, in recognition of their profound suffering and 
sacrifice. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘October 7 Gold Medal 
Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds the following: 
(1) On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists 
launched a brutal, unprovoked attack from Gaza 
into Israel, killing more than 1,200 people, including 
at least 30 Americans, according to the Israeli mili-
tary and the United States Department of State. 
(2) In the early morning hours of that day, 
Hamas forces stormed across the border, infiltrating 
Israeli towns and communities, slaughtering civil-
ians, including women, children, and the elderly; am-
bushing music festival attendees; and attacking 
Israeli Defense Forces bases. 
(3) 251 individuals were taken hostage during 
the attack, including 12 American citizens—some of 
whom were killed during abduction or later died 
while in captivity. 
(4) Among those kidnaped were children, sen-
iors, and young adults, many of whom were dragged 
from their homes and communities to be held in bru-
tal conditions inside Hamas’s labyrinth of tunnels 
underneath Gaza, in clear violation of international 
humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. 
(5) These hostages, including Americans, en-
dured unspeakable conditions in captivity—denied 
medical care, isolated from their families, and en-
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dured psychological abuse during their imprison-
ment. 
(6) Despite the horror of that day, countless ci-
vilians and Israeli soldiers responded with extraor-
dinary courage, risking and sacrificing their lives to 
protect others. First responders, community mem-
bers, and soldiers fought valiantly to repel terrorists, 
rescue hostages, and save lives in neighborhoods 
under siege. 
(7) Among those who fell that day or shortly 
thereafter were true heroes—civilians who shielded 
children, soldiers who died defending their comrades, 
and neighbors who gave their lives in acts of selfless 
bravery. 
(8) The families of American hostages, both 
those who were freed and those who remain in cap-
tivity, have demonstrated relentless courage, resil-
ience, and unity in advocating for their loved ones— 
exemplifying the best of the American spirit and val-
ues. 
(9) On May 12, 2025—584 days after the Oc-
tober 7 attacks—the final living American hostage 
was released from Hamas captivity. 
(10) As of the date of this resolution, hostages 
still remain in captivity, including 2 Americans. The 
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United States Congress continues to call for their 
immediate and unconditional release. 
(11) The bravery of American hostages, the 
fallen, and their families deserves recognition by the 
Nation. Their suffering, sacrifice, and perseverance 
in the face of terrorism reflect the strength and re-
silience of the American people. 
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. 
(a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The Speaker of 
the House of Representatives and the President pro tem-
pore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements 
for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold 
medal of appropriate design, to the American hostages 
and victims of the October 7th, 2023 attacks, in recogni-
tion of their profound suffering and sacrifice. 
(b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For purposes of the 
presentation referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary 
of the Treasury (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Sec-
retary’’) shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems, 
devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Sec-
retary. 
(c) DISPOSITION OF MEDALS.—Following the award 
of the gold medal under subsection (a), the medal shall 
be displayed and made available for research, as appro-
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priate, at the Weitzman National Museum of American 
Jewish History in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 
SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. 
The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in 
bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to section 3, at 
a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, 
materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 
SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. 
(a) NATIONAL MEDALS.—The medals struck pursu-
ant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 
51 of title 31, United States Code. 
(b) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of sections 
5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all medals 
struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic 
items. 
SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF 
SALE. 
(a) AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS.—There is 
authorized to be charged against the United States Mint 
Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be nec-
essary to pay for the costs of the medals struck under 
this Act. 
(b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received from the 
sale of duplicate bronze medals authorized under section 
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4 shall be deposited into the United States Mint Public 
Enterprise Fund. 
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