H.R. 6959: Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill, known as the Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act, proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley in recognition of his investigative journalism that revealed significant fraud against American taxpayers.

Key Provisions of the Bill

• Short Title: The act is titled the "Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act."
• Findings: The bill states that Nick Shirley posted a 42-minute investigative video on December 26, 2025, detailing fraud involving the Minnesota Somali population that he claims cost U.S. taxpayers over $110 million. His work led to the halting of federal funding for fraudulent businesses in Minnesota, as recognized by a statement from President Trump.
• Sense of Congress: The bill expresses that Congress believes Nick Shirley demonstrated bravery, integrity, and dedication to the U.S. Constitution by exposing this fraud, thus deserving the honor of a Congressional Gold Medal.
• Gold Medal Presentation: The legislation authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a gold medal to Nick Shirley, which will be designed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
• Design and Striking: The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with striking the medal, which will feature suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions determined by the Secretary.
• Duplicate Medals: The Secretary may also produce and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal, and the proceeds from these sales will go towards covering the costs associated with producing them.
• Status of Medals: The medals created under this act will be recognized as national medals and classified as numismatic items for specific legal purposes.
• Funding: The bill permits charges against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund for the costs of the medals, and proceeds from the sale of duplicate bronze medals will be deposited back into this fund.

Context

The passage of this bill would not only recognize Nick Shirley's contributions to journalism and taxpayer advocacy but also formalize his efforts in exposing what the bill describes as waste, fraud, and abuse within federal funding directed at certain populations in Minnesota.

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