Congress honors 9/11 advocate Frank Siller with gold medal
H.R. 7175 — Frank Siller Congressional Gold Medal Act · Filed by Neal Dunn (R-FL) · 8 cosponsors · Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill authorizes Congress to award a gold medal to Frank Siller, founder of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in recognition of his work supporting first responders, military families, and 9/11 victims' families. The bill also permits the U.S. Mint to strike and sell bronze duplicate medals, with proceeds returned to the Mint's operating fund.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward commemorative measure honoring a private citizen and nonprofit founder for public service work. It follows the standard congressional gold medal template and carries no regulatory, tax, or appropriations riders.
Who it affects
The bill honors a private citizen whose foundation provides tangible support (mortgage payoff, housing, veteran assistance) to first responders and military families—groups that serve the public. The gold medal is a symbolic recognition with no direct cost to taxpayers (duplicate sales offset minting costs).