What is the current status of HR 6959?

HR 6959 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 6959?

HR 6959 was sponsored by Elijah Crane (R), Rep.

Nick Shirley Gold Medal Act

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2026

Introduced10 months ago

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House

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Introduced in House

Why This Matters

This bill honors Nick Shirley with a gold medal for his investigative journalism that exposed significant fraud against American taxpayers. It highlights the importance of accountability in government spending.

If you care about government accountability, this bill recognizes a journalist who exposed major fraud against taxpayers.

Who this affects

American taxpayers

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley.
2The medal recognizes his investigative journalism uncovering fraud against taxpayers.
3Shirley's work revealed over $110 million in fraud in Minnesota.
4Federal funding to fraudulent businesses in Minnesota has been stopped.
5The bill allows for the creation of bronze duplicates of the gold medal.

Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly

Nick Shirley Gold Medal Act

IntroducedJanuary 7, 2026

Introduced10 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Introduced in House

Why This Matters

If you care about government accountability, this bill recognizes a journalist who exposed major fraud against taxpayers.

Who this affects

American taxpayers

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley.
2The medal recognizes his investigative journalism uncovering fraud against taxpayers.
3Shirley's work revealed over $110 million in fraud in Minnesota.
4Federal funding to fraudulent businesses in Minnesota has been stopped.
5The bill allows for the creation of bronze duplicates of the gold medal.

Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly