A Republican bill with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Frank Siller Congressional Gold Medal Act'', seeks to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Frank Siller. The award recognizes his work memorializing those lost during the 9/11 attacks and his support for affected loved ones. It also recognizes his advocacy for those who serve their country. The legislation outlines the authorization for the presentation of the medal by leadership in the House and Senate. Additionally, it provides instructions for the design, striking, and potential sale of duplicate bronze medals.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill recognizes efforts to provide housing assistance and mortgage relief to families and veterans.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill highlights the recipient's dedication to supporting military service members through housing and home building.
- Scored +5
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill recognizes the recipient's work in paying off mortgages and providing housing assistance to veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Contributions: The bill honors Frank Siller for his work through the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which includes paying off mortgages for families of fallen first responders and Gold Star families, building homes for injured veterans, and providing housing assistance to homeless veterans (Section 2).
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Memorialization: The award recognizes Siller's efforts to memorialize those who died in the sights of the 9/11 attacks and his leadership in expanding national programs to ensure the sacrifices of heroes are remembered (Section 2, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill recognizes efforts to provide housing assistance and mortgage relief to families and veterans. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill highlights the recipient's dedication to supporting military service members through housing and home building.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill recognizes the recipient's work in paying off mortgages and providing housing assistance to veterans. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill acknowledges the recipient's efforts to provide housing assistance and support to homeless veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill honors the recipient's efforts to build homes for injured veterans and provide housing assistance to homeless veterans.
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey