The October 7 Gold Medal Act authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to American hostages and victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel, which killed more than 1,200 people including at least 30 Americans, and resulted in 251 people taken hostage including 12 American citizens. The bill recognizes the profound suffering of those held captive in brutal conditions, the sacrifice of those who died, and the courage of first responders and families who have advocated for the hostages' release. The Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike the gold medal, which will be permanently displayed at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. The legislation also authorizes the sale of duplicate bronze medals to cover the costs of production, with any proceeds returned to the U.S. Mint. There is no specific funding amount specified, as costs will be drawn from the existing U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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