HR7175-119

In Committee

Frank Siller Congressional Gold Medal Act

119th Congress Introduced Jan 21, 2026

Summary

What This Bill Does

The Frank Siller Congressional Gold Medal Act authorizes congressional leaders to present a gold medal to Frank Siller in recognition of his work memorializing the September 11, 2001 attacks, supporting loved ones affected by the attacks, and advocating for those who serve. The Treasury Secretary must strike the gold medal. The bill also provides for duplicate bronze medals that can be sold to the public and establishes status treatment for the medals under federal numismatic law. Costs of the gold medal and duplicate medals are charged to the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, while proceeds from duplicate bronze medal sales are deposited back into that fund.

Who Benefits and How

Frank Siller, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation community, September 11 families, first responders, military families, and supporters of 9/11 memorial work benefit from congressional recognition. Collectors and members of the public benefit from the ability to buy duplicate bronze medals. The U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund receives proceeds from bronze medal sales, and congressional leaders receive a formal vehicle for honoring Siller's memorial and service-support work.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The Treasury Secretary and U.S. Mint staff must design, strike, and manage the gold medal and duplicate bronze medals. The U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund bears production costs before receiving any duplicate-medal sale proceeds. Federal numismatic staff must handle status treatment and accounting. The bill does not create a programmatic grant for 9/11 families or first responders, so the practical burden is concentrated on medal production and fund administration.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Frank Siller.
  • Directs congressional leaders to arrange presentation of the medal.
  • Directs the Treasury Secretary to strike the gold medal.
  • Authorizes duplicate bronze medals for public sale.
  • Requires medal costs to be charged to the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.
  • Requires duplicate bronze sale proceeds to be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Frank Siller recognizing his work to memorialize the September 11 attacks, support affected families and those who serve, directs Treasury to strike the medal, permits duplicate bronze sales, and charges production costs and sale proceeds to the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Key Policy Areas

Government, Non-Profit Institutions, Veterans

Primary Purpose

Authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal for Frank Siller recognizing his work to memorialize the September 11 attacks, support affected families and those who serve, directs Treasury to strike the medal, permits duplicate bronze sales, and charges production costs and sale proceeds to the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

Policy Domains

Government Non-Profit Institutions Veterans

Substantive provisions

Identified Gains
  • Frank Siller
  • Tunnel to Towers Foundation community
  • September 11 families
  • First responders
  • Military families
  • Medal collectors
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Identified Costs
  • Treasury Secretary
  • U.S. Mint staff
  • U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund
  • Federal numismatic staff
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 21, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Jan 21, 2026

Mr. Dunn of Florida (for himself, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Carter …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Government
5 mentions across 2 clauses
-4 negative ~1 mixed

Federal numismatic staff, Treasury Secretary, U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund

Non-Profit Institutions
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Frank Siller

General Public
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

September 11 families

Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

First responders

Veterans
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Military families

Consumers
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Medal collectors

2/6
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Government Non-Profit Institutions Veterans

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