Nick Shirley Gold Medal Act
Official: Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act
IntroducedJanuary 6, 2026
Why This Matters
This bill honors Nick Shirley with a Congressional Gold Medal for his investigative work that revealed significant fraud against taxpayers. It highlights the importance of accountability in government spending.
If you care about government accountability, this bill recognizes a journalist who exposed significant fraud against taxpayers.
Affects: American taxpayers who were impacted by fraud and waste in government funding.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley for his investigative journalism. 2. Shirley's work uncovered over $110 million in fraud against American taxpayers. 3. The bill recognizes Shirley's bravery and dedication to exposing corruption. 4. The U.S. Mint will create a gold medal to honor Shirley's contributions. 5. Duplicate bronze medals may be sold to cover production costs.
Who is affected?
American taxpayers who were impacted by fraud and waste in government funding.