This bill authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to Daniel Penny, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran who subdued a threatening individual on a New York City subway on May 1, 2023. The medal recognizes Penny's actions in protecting other passengers, particularly women and children, during the incident. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to design and strike the gold medal, with Congress urging the U.S. Mint to expedite production to timely honor Penny's heroic actions. The costs of producing the medal will be paid from the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund, and the Mint is authorized to produce and sell duplicate bronze medals to recover expenses. No specific dollar amount is specified in the legislation, as costs will be determined once the Secretary designs the medal and determines production requirements.
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