[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 8594 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8594
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald John Trump, to
the United States Secret Service, and to its local law enforcement
partners, in recognition of their dedication to protecting our
constitutional republican form of government.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 30, 2026
Mr. Fuller introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Financial Services
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A BILL
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald John Trump, to
the United States Secret Service, and to its local law enforcement
partners, in recognition of their dedication to protecting our
constitutional republican form of government.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Congressional Gold Medal For
Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Recent actions by President Trump, the Secret Service,
and local law enforcement partners emphasize bravery,
sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to the safety and
stability of the United States.
(2) On July 13, 2024, during a peaceful rally in Butler,
Pennsylvania, President Trump was shot by a gunman who fired
multiple rounds toward the stage which in addition wounded
rally attendees and took the life of Corey Comperatore who died
shielding his family from gunfire.
(3) On September 15, 2024, a second assassination attempt
was thwarted in West Palm Beach, Florida. The vigilant advance
work and rapid response of the United States Secret Service
identified a concealed gunman armed with a scoped rifle.
Immediate proactive engagement by Secret Service agents
prevented the assailant from establishing a line of sight on
President Trump, ensuring his safety and leading to the swift
apprehension of the suspect by local law enforcement.
(4) On April 25, 2026, an act of political violence was
prevented during the White House Correspondents' Association
Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. An assailant
armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives charged
the security checkpoint outside the event ballroom. United
States Secret Service agents fearlessly intercepted the threat.
Simultaneously, protective details swarmed the ballroom stage
to shield President Trump, executing a rapid and secure
evacuation amid chaos.
(5) These incidents reflect a concerning escalation in
violent political rhetoric that seeks to undermine the
democratic process by inciting hostility, division, and
physical violence against political leaders. This reckless
rhetoric created a dangerous environment that directly
contributed to the acts of terror witnessed in Pennsylvania,
Florida, and Washington, DC.
(6) Showing steadfast resolve in the wake of these violent
incidents, President Trump has demonstrated bravery and
fortitude, refusing to waver or neglect his duties. His
unwillingness to bend to those who would do him and our nation
harm provides vital reassurance to the American people.
(7) The agents assigned to the Secret Service Presidential
Protective Division put their lives on the line, protecting the
President every day. The courage, rapid reflexes, and
dedication displayed by these agents exemplify the highest
traditions of law enforcement.
(8) Local law enforcement officers and first responders
serve as an essential and integral part of the Presidential
protection mission. By securing perimeters, managing massive
crowds, providing specialized tactical support, executing rapid
emergency medical responses, and aiding in the swift
apprehension of violent suspects, State and local police forces
act as vital force multipliers without which the safe movement
and protection of the President would be impossible.
(9) The example set by President Trump and the daily
resolve shown by the United States Secret Service and its local
law enforcement partners serve to reassure the American people
that our nation is and will remain strong.
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL.
(a) Award Authorized.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives
and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate
arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of 3 gold medals of
appropriate design to each of President Donald John Trump; the United
States Secret Service; and its local law enforcement partners, of
which--
(1) 1 shall be presented to President Donald John Trump for
public display as he sees appropriate;
(2) 1 shall be presented to the United States Secret
Service for display in the United States Secret Service Museum;
and
(3) 1 shall be presented to local law enforcement partners
of the United States Secret Service for display at the National
Law Enforcement Museum.
SEC. 4. DESIGN AND STRIKING.
(a) In General.--For purposes of the award described in section 3,
the Secretary of the Treasury (in this Act referred to as the
``Secretary'') shall strike a gold medal with suitable emblems,
devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary.
(b) Authority To Strike Duplicate Medals.--The Secretary may strike
and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medal struck pursuant to
subsection (a), at a price sufficient to cover the costs thereof,
including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead
expenses.
SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS.
(a) National Medals.--Medals struck under this Act are national
medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.
(b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of
title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be
considered to be numismatic items.
SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; PROCEEDS OF SALE.
(a) Authority To Use Fund Amounts.--There is authorized to be
charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such
amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck
under this Act.
(b) Proceeds of Sale.--Amounts received from the sale of duplicate
bronze medals authorized under section 4 shall be deposited into the
United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund. There is authorized to be
charged against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund such
amounts as may be necessary to pay for the costs of the medals struck
under this Act.
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