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US HB6959
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Crane
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AI Summary
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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
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Recognizes Shirley's work as leading to President Trump halting federal funding to fraudulent businesses in Minnesota
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Expresses the sense of Congress that Shirley demonstrated bravery and integrity in uncovering "historic levels of fraud, waste, and abuse under Governor Tim Walz"
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Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medal, with costs charged to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund
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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