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$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5616 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Passed first chamber
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House
Sponsors
62
Latest action
Feb 12, 2026

What it does

$2.50 for America’s 250th Act This bill requires the minting of $2.50 coins to commemorate the 250th anniversary, or the semiquincentennial, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must mint and issue a $2.50 circulating coin upon determining that such minting is technically feasible, economically feasible, and not cost prohibitive. The design of such a coin during the first five years of its issuance must be as described by the bill, however, subsequent designs may be selected by Treasury to celebrate the founding of the United States. Treasury may also mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins (i.e., collectible coins) in silver, clad,…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Sep 30, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 30, 2025

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Feb 12, 2026

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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