To recognize John Pehle for his contributions to the Nation in helping rescue Jews and other minorities from the Holocaust during World War II.

Honors the contributions of those who worked for the establishment of the War Refugee Board and for a more active U.S. policy to rescue Jews and other victims of Nazi repression who were in imminent danger of death and to provide these persecuted minorities with assistance during World War II.

Commends in particular the actions of Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Josiah DuBois, Jr., and John Pehle for their dedication to helping rescue Jews and other persecuted minorities in the Holocaust.