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Honoring WWII Hero Roddie Edmonds with Congressional Gold Medal

This act awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for his bravery during World War II. He risked his life to protect Jewish-American soldiers from Nazis while in a prisoner of war camp. This medal recognizes his extraordinary courage and humanity.
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Awards a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds.
Recognizes his heroic act of protecting Jewish-American soldiers during WWII captivity.
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Print number: 117_S_1134
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1134.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awards a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds.
  • Recognizes his heroic act of protecting Jewish-American soldiers during WWII captivity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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