Bill · H.R. 8963· House(119-HR-8963)
Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Monica De La Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act. It directs the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate to posthumously present a Congressional Gold Medal to the family of Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula. Dustin Sekula was a war hero from Edinburg, Texas, who tragically died at the age of 18 from injuries sustained from enemy fire in Iraq in 2004. The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for designing and striking this gold medal. Additionally, the Secretary is authorized to strike and sell bronze duplicates of the medal to cover production costs.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill explicitly honors a fallen military veteran and war hero, providing positive recognition to the military community.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill posthumously honors a fallen military service member and war hero, recognizing his military sacrifice.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Honoring a Fallen Hero: Section 3 authorizes the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to the family of Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula in recognition of his heroic life and service. This directly honors a local hero and brings recognition to his sacrifice for the country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Costs: Section 6 authorizes charges against the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund to pay for the costs of striking the medals. This could be viewed as a negative impact since it draws funds from the government to cover the manufacturing expenses.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas