U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB5616: $2.50 for America’s 250th Act
Status: Passed one chamber, February 12, 2026
To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins, and for other purposes.
From the engrossed text, February 9, 2026:
To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the $2.50 for America's 250th Act . SECTION 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was a turning point in the history of the United States and the world that warrants national recognition. (2) The 68th Congress celebrated this fact by authorizing the United States Mint to commemorate the 150th anniversary of American independence by issuing $2.50 coins. (3) The issuance of a $2.50 anniversary coin for the 250th anniversary serves as a historically grounded continuation of this numismatic tradition and connects Americans today with a legacy of national celebration through coinage. (4) The design and distribution of this coin offer a unique and accessible opportunity for the American people to engage with and take personal ownership of their national heritage through a tangible and lasting tribute. (5) Every citizen deserves the opportunity to acquire such a coin as a means to connect to the founding principles of liberty, democracy, and self-governance. (6) In addition to the congressionally authorized activities already planned by the mint, this new anniversary coin will serve not only as …
Sponsors
- Robert Aderholt (R, HD-AL-4) · primary sponsor
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, HD-012)
- Maria Salazar (R, HD-FL-27)
- Dwight Evans (D, HD-PA-3)
- Dan Meuser (R, HD-009)
- Russ Fulcher (R, HD-001)
- Brendan Boyle (D, HD-PA-2)
- Madeleine Dean (D, HD-PA-4)
- Barry Moore (R, HD-AL-2)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- Jim Costa (D)
- Bennie Thompson (D, HD-002)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate.
- : 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.
- : The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)
- : 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)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)
- : Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Subjects: U.S. history, Finance and Financial Sector, Currency
Common questions
- What is HB5616?
- HB5616 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): $2.50 for America’s 250th Act.
- What does HB5616 do?
- In its own words: To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB5616?
- Passed one chamber as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate. (February 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5616?
- Robert Aderholt (R, HD-AL-4), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5616?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5616
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