# 119-hr-6942: Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act

119-hr-6942, Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6942
- Congress: 119
- Title: Nick Shirley Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley for investigative reporting that exposed alleged taxpayer fraud.** This bill would authorize the Speaker and President pro tempore to present the medal and require the Secretary of the Treasury to have the United States Mint strike and expedite production of the gold medal. It would allow the Mint to sell duplicate bronze medals to cover costs and use the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay medal costs and receive proceeds. The bill includes findings about a December 26, 2025 42‑minute post claiming over $110 million uncovered and expresses that Shirley showed bravery, integrity, and dedication to the Constitution.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3330: Energy Freedom Act
- 119-hr-8324: Great American Healthcare Plan
- 119-hr-2025: Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-687: MERIT Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6225: PAUSE Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-6942 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6942)

## Related
- [119-hr-3330: Energy Freedom Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3330)
- [119-hr-8324: Great American Healthcare Plan](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8324)
- [119-hr-2025: Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2025)
- [119-hr-687: MERIT Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-687)
- [119-hr-6225: PAUSE Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6225)
- [119-hr-4706: Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4706)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6942 (as of 2026-04-21).