This bill would award three Congressional Gold Medals: one to President Donald John Trump, one to the United States Secret Service, and one to the Secret Service’s local law enforcement partners. The bill cites specific incidents in which the President and protective agencies faced or were threatened by political violence (July 13, 2024 in Butler, PA; September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, FL; and April 25, 2026 at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner). The Secretary of the Treasury would strike the gold medals and may strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to cover costs. The bill directs where each gold medal will be displayed: the President may display his medal as he sees fit; the Secret Service’s medal goes to the United States Secret Service Museum; the local partners’ medal goes to the National Law Enforcement Museum. The medals are designated as national medals and as numismatic items. The United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund may be charged for costs, and proceeds from bronze sales are deposited into that Fund.
If you are the named award recipients or their organizations, the bill directs presentation and museum placement of the medals as described. For most members of the public, the bill creates a formal award and does not, in its text, change benefits, taxes, or government services. The bill does not describe additional actions for the public.
The bill authorizes charging necessary amounts to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay for the cost of striking the medals. It also directs that proceeds from the sale of duplicate bronze medals be deposited into that Fund. No publicly available information on the total dollar cost is provided in the bill text.
The bill’s findings state that the President, Secret Service agents, and local law enforcement showed bravery, sacrifice, and rapid action while protecting the President during violent incidents. Supporters in the bill’s text say awarding gold medals recognizes that dedication and reassures the public.
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