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Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3) introduced H.R.1179 to the House of Representatives, thereafter referred to the House committees on Financial Services, House Administration, and Budget, on February 18. This Bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through, and the national unity it produced. This award would also mark four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognize their sacrifice to the United States.

Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3) Introduces H.R.1179

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Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY-3) introduced H.R.1179 to the House of Representatives, thereafter referred to the House committees on Financial Services, House Administration, and Budget, on February 18. This Bill would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the former hostages of the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981, highlighting their resilience throughout the unprecedented ordeal which they lived through, and the national unity it produced. This award would also mark four decades since their 444 days in captivity, and recognize their sacrifice to the United States.

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