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Congressional Gold Medal Award for Nick Shirley for Exposing Taxpayer Fraud.

This act is purely honorary, authorizing the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to investigative journalist Nick Shirley. The recognition is for his work exposing massive fraud and abuse allegedly perpetrated against American taxpayers, which led to federal funding being halted. While this law does not change your daily rights or taxes, it highlights the role of investigative reporting in protecting public funds derived from your taxes.
Key points
Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley for uncovering over $110 million in alleged waste, fraud, and abuse against U.S. taxpayers.
Authorizes the U.S. Mint to strike the medal and sell bronze duplicates, with costs covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
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Print number: 119_HR_6959
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Process start date: 2026-01-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6959.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Awards the Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley for uncovering over $110 million in alleged waste, fraud, and abuse against U.S. taxpayers.
  • Authorizes the U.S. Mint to strike the medal and sell bronze duplicates, with costs covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

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