This bill, titled the "Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act," seeks to award Congressional Gold Medals to President Donald John Trump, the United States Secret Service, and its local law enforcement partners. The legislation aims to recognize their unwavering commitment and bravery in protecting the constitutional republican form of government. It highlights their steadfast resolve in the face of escalating violent political rhetoric and direct threats. The bill cites specific incidents, including a shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, a thwarted assassination attempt in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024, and an incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026. Three distinct gold medals would be authorized: one for President Trump for public display, one for the Secret Service for their museum, and one for local law enforcement partners for the National Law Enforcement Museum. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking these medals, with the authority to sell bronze duplicates to cover associated costs.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act
USA119th CongressHR-8594| House
| Updated: 4/30/2026
This bill, titled the "Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act," seeks to award Congressional Gold Medals to President Donald John Trump, the United States Secret Service, and its local law enforcement partners. The legislation aims to recognize their unwavering commitment and bravery in protecting the constitutional republican form of government. It highlights their steadfast resolve in the face of escalating violent political rhetoric and direct threats. The bill cites specific incidents, including a shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, a thwarted assassination attempt in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024, and an incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026. Three distinct gold medals would be authorized: one for President Trump for public display, one for the Secret Service for their museum, and one for local law enforcement partners for the National Law Enforcement Museum. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with designing and striking these medals, with the authority to sell bronze duplicates to cover associated costs.