Congressional Gold Medal for Nick Shirley: Recognizing $110 Million Taxpayer Fraud Investigation.
This bill proposes awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to investigative journalist Nick Shirley for exposing massive financial fraud against US taxpayers, estimated at over $110 million. While this act does not change citizens' daily rights or obligations, it formally recognizes efforts that led to the halting of federal funding to fraudulent businesses. The cost of striking the medal will be covered by the US Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
Key points
Authorizes the Congressional Gold Medal for Nick Shirley for uncovering over $110 million in waste, fraud, and abuse against taxpayers.
The investigation led to the cessation of Federal funding for fraudulent businesses in Minnesota.
Congress expresses the intent to expedite the medal's production to also timely recognize the actions of Daniel Penny from May 2023.
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to the public.
Status:
Introduced
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