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119-hr-5616119th CongressWALLET

$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

Sponsored By: Representative Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

Passed House

Summary

Authorizes a commemorative $2.50 numismatic coin tied to the United States semiquincentennial and sets design and production rules while ordering a Treasury study on whether a $2.50 coin should be issued for general circulation.

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  • Collectors and the general public get limited-run semiquincentennial $2.50 coins in three styles sold as numismatics for collectors and enthusiasts.
  • The bill requires specific designs for a two-year period after issuance: an obverse showing allegorical liberty with the Declaration of Independence and a reverse showing Independence Hall, plus inscriptions "Semiquincentennial of the United States" and "1776-2026".
  • The Secretary of the Treasury, through the U.S. Mint, must deliver a comprehensive feasibility report by September 15, 2026. The report must analyze historical use, production costs, cost-effectiveness, commerce benefits, physical specs, stakeholder views, seigniorage potential, and a plan for test production and phased circulation.

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Commemorative $2.50 coins for collectors

If enacted, the Treasury would mint special $2.50 commemorative coins for America’s 250th. It would allow up to 100,000 gold coins (4.1795 grams, 0.425 inches, at least 90% gold), up to 300,000 silver coins (26.73 grams, 1.5 inches, at least 90% silver), and up to 750,000 other coins (11.34 grams, 1.205 inches, half-dollar specifications). For two years after the first issue, the coins would use the 1926 Liberty and Independence Hall designs and say "Semiquincentennial of the United States" and "1776-2026." Congress states these coins should be issued by July 4, 2026, or as soon as feasible. Treasury would also study a $2.50 coin for everyday circulation and report to Congress by September 15, 2026.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

AL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 10/6/2025

  • Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]

    AR • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

  • Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

  • Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

    KS • D

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/10/2025

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

  • Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 12/3/2025

  • Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]

    NV • R

    Sponsored 1/14/2026

  • Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

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