H.R. 5519: Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill, known as the Welles Remy Crowther Congressional Gold Medal Act, aims to honor Welles Remy Crowther by awarding him a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously. The bill outlines several key components:

Key Findings

The bill states that:

• Welles Remy Crowther was raised in Upper Nyack, New York, and served as a volunteer firefighter in his community.
• He attended Boston College and later worked as an equities trader in the World Trade Center.
• During the tragic events of September 11, 2001, he displayed extraordinary bravery and heroism.
• On that day, after the South Tower was struck by Flight 175, Crowther worked to help survivors. He is remembered for returning multiple times to rescue others, wearing a red bandanna to shield himself from smoke.
• Crowther stayed on the scene to assist firefighters and provide first aid until he lost his life when the tower collapsed.
• His actions during this disaster have been recounted by survivors and his story is symbolized by the "Man in the Red Bandanna," representing courage and selflessness.

Gold Medal Presentation

The bill authorizes the posthumous presentation of a gold medal:

• The Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate will arrange for the presentation of the medal in recognition of Crowther’s heroism.
• The Secretary of the Treasury will design and strike the medal, which will feature an image and name of Welles Remy Crowther.
• After the presentation, the medal will be given to Crowther's mother, Alison Crowther.

Duplicate Medals

The Secretary of the Treasury has the authority to produce and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal. The sale price will be set to cover production costs, including materials and labor.

Status of Medals

• The medals created under this act are classified as national medals.
• They are also considered numismatic items for certain legal definitions.

Funding and Proceeds

• Costs for the medals will be charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
• Proceeds from the sales of duplicate bronze medals will also be deposited into this fund.

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