Bill · H.R. 5789· House(119-HR-5789)
Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 10/17/2025
- Last activity
- 10/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Derrick Van Orden
- Cosponsors
- - 29 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act," proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald J. Trump. The award is intended to recognize his peacemaking efforts globally and his role in facilitating a peace agreement to end the war in Gaza. The bill cites several specific agreements, including deals involving Israel, Hamas, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and others. It authorizes the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange the presentation. Finally, it directs the Secretary of the Treasury to strike the medal and allows for the sale of bronze duplicates.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill highlights several peace agreements and ceasefires brokered by the President that facilitate regional stability and diplomatic relations.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The bill recognizes the President's role in negotiating historic peace agreements and ceasefires across multiple global conflicts.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1
The bill notes that peace agreements, such as the one between Cambodia and Thailand, were leveraged through trade deals to ensure stability.
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 Peace Agreements: The bill identifies several agreements that could benefit regional stability, such as the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas (Section 2, Subsection 1), the agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan (Section 2, Subsection 5A), and a deal between Egypt and Ethiopia (Section 2, Subsection 5F).
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Ceasefire Agreements: The bill notes various ceasefires, such as the one between Iran and Israel (Section 2, Subsection 5C) and between India and Pakistan (Section 2, Subsection 5D), which are noted as part of the President's peacemaking efforts.
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Economic Normalization: The bill mentions that the agreement between Israel and Hamas was intended to lay a foundation for economic cooperation (Section 2, Subsection 2) and notes that an economic normalization was negotiated between Kosovo and Serbia during the President's first term (Section 2, Subsection 5G).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 24 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Vince FongRepublican · California
Julie FedorchakRepublican · North Dakota
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Celeste MaloyRepublican · Utah
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas