Skip to main content
H.R. 2740 115th Congress House

Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017 (sic)

Official title: To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II.

Introduced: February 20, 2018 Introduced by: Nydia M. Velázquez Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesEuropeReligion
More subjectsShow fewer subjects
SlovakiaWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 13, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 13, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9474-9475)
Nov 13, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9474-9475)
Nov 13, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2740.
Nov 13, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9474-9475)
Nov 13, 2018
Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Latest action November 14, 2018

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II.

 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 195
All 195 Democratic 88 Republican 45
Barletta, Lou
· Apr 13, 2018
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Mar 22, 2018
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Mar 22, 2018
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 13, 2018
WALDEN, GREG
· Mar 13, 2018
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Mar 5, 2018
 D
Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Mar 5, 2018
Roskam, Peter
· Mar 5, 2018
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Feb 23, 2018
Young, David
· Feb 23, 2018
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 20, 2018
Paulsen, Erik
· Feb 15, 2018
JOHNSON, SAM
· Feb 14, 2018
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Feb 7, 2018
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Feb 5, 2018
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Feb 5, 2018
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Jan 29, 2018
Brat, Dave
· Jan 25, 2018
 D
Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jan 25, 2018
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Jan 25, 2018
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 25, 2018
 D
Ruiz, Raul
California · Jan 25, 2018
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Jan 19, 2018
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Jan 19, 2018
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Jan 18, 2018
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Jan 18, 2018
O'Rourke, Beto
· Jan 12, 2018
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jan 9, 2018
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jan 8, 2018
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Jan 8, 2018
Brooks, Susan
· Dec 22, 2017
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Dec 22, 2017
Esty, Elizabeth
· Dec 22, 2017
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Dec 22, 2017
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Dec 22, 2017
Russell, Steve
· Dec 22, 2017
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Dec 22, 2017
Shuster, Bill
· Dec 22, 2017
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Dec 22, 2017
 D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Dec 22, 2017
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Dec 18, 2017
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Dec 18, 2017
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Dec 14, 2017
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Dec 14, 2017
Jenkins, Lynn
· Dec 12, 2017
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Dec 12, 2017
Hultgren, Randy
· Dec 11, 2017
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Dec 11, 2017
Walters, Mimi
· Dec 11, 2017
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Dec 6, 2017
Page 1 of 4 Next
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2740: Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017 (sic). 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2740/
MLA
"H.R. 2740: Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017 (sic)." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2740/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2740, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2740/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 2740: Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2017 (sic)](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2740/)
Report a problem