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The bill formally honors first responders and their families and creates a managed, numismatically authorized program to sell duplicate medals (intended to avoid direct taxpayer subsidy), but it brings modest federal administrative costs, possible reduced budget transparency, limited fundraising flexibility, and higher prices for buyers.
Families of fallen first responders and Gold Star families: receive formal congressional recognition and public honoring of their sacrifices through the authorized commemorative medal.
Veterans (including injured and homeless veterans): gain support opportunities tied to the commemorative effort (housing-related programs referenced), which can improve stability for some veterans.
Taxpayers and the public: the program is structured so sales of duplicate bronze medals are required to cover production costs and revenue is returned to the U.S. Mint's fund, reducing the need for direct appropriations and limiting direct taxpayer subsidies.
Taxpayers: could still bear some costs for minting, presentation, or additional administrative expenses associated with producing and managing the medals, even if sales are intended to cover production.
Federal employees/issuing agencies: will face administrative burden (staff time and resources) to create regulations, manage production and sales, and enforce the program.
Taxpayers and the federal budget: shifting costs into the Mint Public Enterprise Fund and internal accounts may reduce transparency about the program's true costs and how they are covered.
Based on analysis of 6 sections of legislative text.
Authorizes Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Frank Siller, directs the Mint to strike the medal, allows sale of bronze duplicates to cover costs, and deposits proceeds into the Mint fund.
Introduced January 21, 2026 by Neal Patrick Dunn · Last progress January 21, 2026
Authorizes Congress to present a Congressional Gold Medal to Frank Siller in recognition of his work memorializing 9/11 victims and supporting first responders, service members, and their families. Directs the Treasury (through the Mint) to strike the gold medal, allows sale of bronze duplicate medals to cover production costs, and designates the medals as national numismatic items with proceeds handled through the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.