H.R. 5616 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Feb 9, 2026. Received Feb 12, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMints $2.50 coins for America's 250th anniversary
Ever wondered why we commemorate big moments with special coins. This bill would require the U.S. Treasury to create $2.50 coins celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Treasury would first make regular coins for everyday use, and can also produce special collectible versions in silver, gold, and other materials.
How it affects you
This is mainly a commemorative measure, so it won't directly change your daily life. Coin collectors and history enthusiasts might be interested in acquiring these special coins, but the bill is primarily about marking this milestone in American history through currency.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 30, 2025)
$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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5616
AN ACT
$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
Sponsor: Rep. Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL-4) · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 12, 2026: “Received in the Senate.”
Numbers that changed
Dollar amounts, dates and percentages, taken word for word from the text- Sec. 3 · Time period · Introduced → Passed the HouseMinting and issuing of $2.50 numismatic coins5-year→2-year…and issued under this subsection shall, during the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues…
- Sec. 3 · Time period · Introduced → Passed the HouseMinting and issuing of $2.50 numismatic coins5-year→2-year…and issued under this subsection shall, during the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues…
- Sec. 3 · Time period · Introduced → Passed the HouseMinting and issuing of $2.50 numismatic coins5-year→2-year…issued in 1926. (C) Additional inscriptions During the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues…
| Section | Where | Before | After |
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| Sec. 3Time period | Minting and issuing of $2.50 numismatic coins…and issued under this subsection shall, during the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues…Introduced → Passed the House | 5-year | 2-year |
| Sec. 3Time period | Minting and issuing of $2.50 numismatic coins…and issued under this subsection shall, during the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues…Introduced → Passed the House | 5-year | 2-year |
| Sec. 3Time period | Minting and issuing of $2.50 numismatic coins…issued in 1926. (C) Additional inscriptions During the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues…Introduced → Passed the House | 5-year | 2-year |
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