$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5616
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-02-12: Received in the Senate.
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-13T11:56:36Z
Official Summary
$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.
Sponsor
Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Cosponsors (61)
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2], Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Moore, Riley M. [R-WV-2], Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] and 11 more
Recent Actions
- 2026-02-12: Received in the Senate.
- 2026-02-12: 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.
- 2026-02-09: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-02-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-02-09: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)
- 2026-02-09: 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)
- 2026-02-09: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.
- 2026-02-09: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2048-2050)
- 2026-02-09: Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2025-09-30: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- $2.50 for America’s 250th Act — issued 2026-02-09 — PDF (8 pages)
- $2.50 for America’s 250th Act — issued 2025-09-30 — PDF (7 pages)