Bills · HR 6278
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6278Government Operations and Politics
Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRO NOV 21· LAST ACTION NOV 21
READING
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe family of Charles "Charlie" Kirk would be most directly affected, as they would receive one of the Congressional Gold Medals. The Smithsonian Institution would also be affected, as they would receive a medal for display and preservation. The general public interested in American history or collecting coins and medals could be affected by the availability of bronze duplicate medals for purchase.
Additionally, the bill's findings section aims to recognize and celebrate Kirk's influence on young Americans who follow conservative principles and traditional values, particularly those associated with Turning Point USA.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the award of two Congressional Gold Medals to Charles "Charlie" Kirk.
This is the central purpose of the bill, establishing official recognition for Kirk.
PROVISION 02
Directs that one gold medal be presented to Kirk's family and the other to the Smithsonian Institution for display and preservation.
This ensures both a personal honor for the family and public preservation of his legacy.
PROVISION 03
Permits the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicate bronze medals to the public.
This allows the public to acquire replicas and helps offset the cost of the medals.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to cover the costs of striking the medals.
This specifies the funding mechanism for the creation of the medals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 30
R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
50
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 21
Introduced in House
NOV 21
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6278
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 21, 2025
Last actionNov 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025
House BillHR 6278Government Operations and Politics
Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act
INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
30
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
