Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act
- Sponsor
- Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14]
- Committees
- Financial Services Committee (primary)
- Last action
- Apr 30, 2026
Bottom line
This bill proposes to honor President Donald John Trump, the Secret Service, and local law enforcement with Congressional Gold Medals for their actions in protecting the President during alleged assassination attempts.
What it actually does
The bill authorizes the award of three Congressional Gold Medals: one to President Donald John Trump, one to the United States Secret Service, and one to its local law enforcement partners. These awards are in recognition of their dedication to protecting the constitutional republican form of government, specifically citing their actions during three alleged assassination attempts on President Trump in 2024 and 2026.
Section 1
Short Title
This section names the Act the "Congressional Gold Medal For Inspiring Great Heroism and Tenacity (FIGHT) Act." This is the official short name by which the law would be known if enacted, providing a concise reference for the legislation.
Section 2
Congressional Findings
This section outlines the reasons for awarding the medals, detailing three alleged incidents involving President Trump, the Secret Service, and local law enforcement. It describes a shooting incident in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, a thwarted assassination attempt in West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15, 2024, and a prevented act of violence at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026. It also states that these incidents reflect an escalation in violent political rhetoric and praises the resolve of President Trump and the dedication of law enforcement.
Section 3
Congressional Gold Medal Award Authorization
This section authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of three Congressional Gold Medals. One medal is for President Donald John Trump for public display, one for the United States Secret Service for display in their museum, and one for local law enforcement partners for display at the National Law Enforcement Museum.
Section 4
Medal Design and Duplication
This section directs the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the gold medals with suitable emblems and inscriptions. It also authorizes the Secretary to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the gold medal at a price sufficient to cover costs, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses.
These sections classify the medals as national medals and numismatic items under federal law (Title 31, United States Code) and specify that the costs of striking the medals will be covered by the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, with proceeds from duplicate sales returning to this fund.
Sections 5 and 6
Why it matters:The inclusion of these provisions is standard legislative practice for bills authorizing commemorative medals. It ensures the proper legal classification and funding mechanism for the medals by leveraging existing federal frameworks, rather than creating new ones. This is not an attempt to conceal controversial policy but rather to handle administrative and financial details efficiently.
Case for: Supporters would argue that these provisions ensure the proper legal and financial management of the medals, leveraging existing mechanisms for commemorative items and avoiding the need for new appropriations from general taxpayer funds. This approach is fiscally responsible and administratively efficient.
Case against: Critics might contend that while standard, the technical language could obscure the financial implications or the specific legal status from a general audience, potentially making it less transparent for those without a legal or financial background, though this is a minor point for such a bill.
Estimated impact: Minimal financial impact, as the costs are covered by an existing enterprise fund and offset by sales of duplicates. Primarily administrative for the United States Mint.