Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8594
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-07T09:23:41Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill, titled the Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act, aims to award the Congressional Gold Medal—the highest U.S. civilian honor—to President Donald John Trump, the United States Secret Service (USSS), and its local law enforcement partners. It recognizes their bravery and dedication in protecting the President and the nation's constitutional republican form of government (a system of elected representatives) during specific incidents of political violence.
Key Provisions
- Findings Section: Congress states facts about three incidents:
- July 13, 2024: Assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump was shot, attendees wounded, and Corey Comperatore killed shielding his family.
- September 15, 2024: Thwarted attempt in West Palm Beach, Florida, by USSS and local law enforcement.
- April 25, 2026: Prevented attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC.
- Praises Trump's resolve, USSS agents' courage, local law enforcement's support, and blames escalating violent political rhetoric.
- Medal Awards: Authorizes three gold medals:
- One to Trump for public display.
- One to USSS for its museum.
- One to local law enforcement partners for the National Law Enforcement Museum.
- Design and Production: U.S. Treasury Secretary designs and strikes the medals; bronze duplicates can be sold to cover costs.
- Funding: Costs paid from the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund (a self-sustaining fund); sales proceeds return to the fund.
- Legal Status: Medals are "national medals" and "numismatic items" under U.S. law, allowing Mint production and sales.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No direct changes to existing laws; authorizes new medals under established Congressional Gold Medal procedures (31 U.S.C. Chapter 51).
- Adds this specific award to the list of honorees, similar to past medals for figures like Martin Luther King Jr. or law enforcement post-9/11.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: Symbolic honor boosts morale for USSS and local law enforcement; minimal financial impact as costs are covered by Mint sales/funds.
- Citizens: Provides public reassurance of national strength; bronze replicas available for purchase as collectibles.
- International Relations: None direct; purely domestic recognition.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- President Donald John Trump: Direct recipient.
- United States Secret Service: Honored collectively; medal for museum display.
- Local Law Enforcement Partners: Recognized as essential collaborators; medal for National Law Enforcement Museum.
- U.S. Treasury and U.S. Mint: Responsible for design, striking, and sales.
- Congress: Speaker of the House and President pro tempore arrange presentation.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Follows standard process for Congressional Gold Medals (non-monetary, ceremonial); referred to House Financial Services Committee, which oversees such awards.
- Constitutional: Reinforces protection of elected leaders under Article II (Presidential duties) and First Amendment context (addressing political violence without restricting speech).
- Political: Partisan tone in findings (specific to Trump, blames rhetoric); could spark debate on using Congress's honorific powers for contemporary figures amid ongoing political tensions. Introduced April 30, 2026, by Rep. Fuller (IH status: introduced, not passed).
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Recent Actions
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2026-04-30: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act — issued 2026-04-30 — PDF (6 pages)