H.R. 6942: Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill, titled the Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act, aims to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley in recognition of his investigative journalism that exposed significant fraud against American taxpayers, particularly focusing on fraud involving the Somali population in Minnesota.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• Short Title: The bill may be officially referred to as the Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act.
• Findings: The bill cites findings that:
  • On December 26, 2025, Nick Shirley released a 42-minute investigation on the social media platform X that revealed over $110 million in fraudulent activities linked to U.S. taxpayer funding.
  • As a result of his investigation, federal funds to fraudulent businesses in Minnesota were stopped by the President.
• Sense of Congress: Congress expresses support for Nick Shirley’s actions, stating that he demonstrated bravery and integrity in revealing substantial corruption.
• Gold Medal Presentation: Arrangements will be made for the presentation of a gold medal to Nick Shirley by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, recognizing his contributions to investigative journalism.
• Design of the Medal: The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for determining the design and inscriptions for the gold medal to be struck.
• Production of Duplicate Medals: The Secretary is allowed to create and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal, with sales proceeds used to cover production costs.
• Status of Medals: The medals issued under this Act are classified as national medals and are considered numismatic items under U.S. law.
• Funding for Costs: Costs associated with producing the medals will be charged to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, and proceeds from the sale of bronze duplicates will be deposited into the same fund.

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