United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 2 D cosponsors

S 2952 — $2.50 for America’s 250th Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

$2.50 for America’s 250th ActThis 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the law to require the minting and issuance of $2.50 numismatic and circulating coins.

  • 31 U.S.C. § 5112

    (bb) Circulating $2.50 Coin.--(1) In general.--The Secretary shall mint and issue a $2.50 circulating coin upon determining that minting such coin is technically feasible, economically feasible, and not cost prohibitive. (2) Requirements.--Each coin minted and issued under this subsection shall--(A) have features that make the denomination of the coin readily discernible from other coins; and (B) be made of an alloy prescribed by the Secretary. (3) Design.--(A) Obverse.--The obverse of each coin minted and issued under this subsection shall, during the 5-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues any coin under this subsection, bear the image of allegorical liberty wielding the Declaration of Independence featured on the gold $2.50 Sesquicentennial Coin issued in 1926. (B) Reverse.--The reverse of each coin minted and issued under this subsection shall, during the 5-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues any coin under this subsection, bear the image Independence Hall featured on the gold $2.50 Sesquicentennial Coin issued in 1926. (C) Additional inscriptions.--During the 5-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues a coin under this subsection, each coin minted and issued under this subsection shall bear the inscriptions `Semiquincentennial of the United States' and `1776-2026'. (D) Subsequent designs.--Beginning on the date that is 5 years after the Secretary issues a coin under this subsection, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary may select a new design that celebrates the founding of the United States for the $2.50 coin.

    This provision mandates the creation of a new $2.50 circulating coin with specified design elements.

  • 31 U.S.C. § 5112

    (cc) Numismatic $2.50 Coin.--(1) In general.--The Secretary may mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins in silver, clad, and such other alloys, including gold, as the Secretary determines in accordance with such program procedures and coin specifications, varieties, quantities, and inscriptions as the Secretary, in the Secretary's discretion, may prescribe from time to time. (2) Design.--(A) Obverse.--The obverse design of any coin minted and issued under this subsection shall, during the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues any coin under this subsection, bear the image of allegorical liberty wielding the Declaration of Independence featured on the gold $2.50 Sesquicentennial Coin issued in 1926. (B) Reverse.--The reverse design of any coin minted and issued under this subsection shall, during the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues any coin under this subsection, bear the image of Independence Hall featured on the gold $2.50 Sesquicentennial Coin issued in 1926. (C) Additional inscriptions.--During the 2-year period beginning on the date the Secretary issues any coin under this subsection, each coin minted and issued under this subsection shall bear the inscriptions `Semiquincentennial of the United States' and `1776-2026'. (D) Subsequent designs.--Beginning on the date that is 2 years after the date on which the Secretary issues any coin under this subsection, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary may select a new design that celebrates the founding of the United States for the $2.50 coin.

    This section allows for the minting of new $2.50 numismatic coins with specific design requirements.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2952 do?
$2.50 for America’s 250th ActThis 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.
Who sponsors S 2952?
S 2952 is sponsored by Lummis, Cynthia M. (Republican), Capito, Shelley Moore (Republican), Cramer, Kevin (Republican), Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic), Padilla, Alex (Democratic), Murkowski, Lisa (Republican), Scott, Tim (Republican), and Collins, Susan M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2952?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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