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HR 5616 119th Congress House Finance and Financial Sector

$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

Introduced: September 30, 2025 Introduced by: Aderholt, Robert B. Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Feb 12, 2026
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 9, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)
Feb 9, 2026
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, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
Feb 9, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

$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.

What's happening now February 12, 2026

Received in the Senate.