$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
119-HR-5616119th CongressIntroduced Sep 30, 2025Finance and Financial Sector
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor
Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4](R-AL-4)61 cosponsors
Summary
$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, and other alloys, including gold.
Subjects
CurrencyU.S. history
Actions (12)
Received in the Senate.
Feb 12, 2026Senate
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Grothman asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make the changes in the engrossment of H.R. 5616 that have been placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 2026House floor actions
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)
Feb 9, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 30, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025Library of Congress