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US HB6959

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elijah Crane

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley for investigative journalism that allegedly uncovered over $110 million in fraud in Minnesota's Somali community, as posted on X on December 26, 2025

  • Recognizes Shirley's work as leading to President Trump halting federal funding to fraudulent businesses in Minnesota

  • Expresses the sense of Congress that Shirley demonstrated bravery and integrity in uncovering "historic levels of fraud, waste, and abuse under Governor Tim Walz"

  • Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal, with costs charged to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund

  • Permits the sale of duplicate bronze medals at prices covering production costs, with proceeds deposited into the Mint Public Enterprise Fund

Legislative Description

Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act

Congress

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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