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$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

USA119th CongressHR-5616| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Robert B. Aderholt

Robert B. Aderholt

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (61)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Riley M. Moore (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue new $2.50 coins, encompassing both circulating coins for general use and numismatic coins for collectors. These coins are intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Congress believes this initiative continues a historical numismatic tradition and provides a tangible way for Americans to connect with their national heritage. The circulating $2.50 coin must be minted if technically and economically feasible, featuring designs inspired by the 1926 gold $2.50 Sesquicentennial Coin for an initial five-year period. This includes allegorical liberty on the obverse and Independence Hall on the reverse, along with "Semiquincentennial of the United States" and "1776-2026" inscriptions. Separately, the Secretary may issue numismatic $2.50 coins in various alloys, such as silver, clad, and gold, with their initial two-year designs also mirroring the 1926 Sesquicentennial Coin. Congress expresses a sense that both coin types should be issued by July 4, 2026, or as soon as technically and economically feasible.

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Timeline
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2952
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)
Feb 9, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
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.
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
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)
Feb 9, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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.
  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2952
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • February 9, 2026
    Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 9, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)


  • February 9, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.


  • February 9, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 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)


  • February 9, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)


  • February 9, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 9, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 12, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • February 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.

Finance and Financial Sector

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  • S 119-2952: $2.50 for America’s 250th Act
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$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

USA119th CongressHR-5616| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue new $2.50 coins, encompassing both circulating coins for general use and numismatic coins for collectors. These coins are intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Congress believes this initiative continues a historical numismatic tradition and provides a tangible way for Americans to connect with their national heritage. The circulating $2.50 coin must be minted if technically and economically feasible, featuring designs inspired by the 1926 gold $2.50 Sesquicentennial Coin for an initial five-year period. This includes allegorical liberty on the obverse and Independence Hall on the reverse, along with "Semiquincentennial of the United States" and "1776-2026" inscriptions. Separately, the Secretary may issue numismatic $2.50 coins in various alloys, such as silver, clad, and gold, with their initial two-year designs also mirroring the 1926 Sesquicentennial Coin. Congress expresses a sense that both coin types should be issued by July 4, 2026, or as soon as technically and economically feasible.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2952
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)
Feb 9, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
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.
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
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)
Feb 9, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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.
  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2952
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • February 9, 2026
    Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 9, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)


  • February 9, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.


  • February 9, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 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)


  • February 9, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)


  • February 9, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 9, 2026
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • February 12, 2026
    Received in the Senate.


  • February 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.
Robert B. Aderholt

Robert B. Aderholt

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (61)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)John W. Mannion (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Aaron Bean (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Riley M. Moore (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)John J. McGuire (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 119-2952: $2.50 for America’s 250th Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CurrencyU.S. history