National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
- Bill Number
- S. 4051
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-24T11:03:29Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation directs the U.S. Treasury to create special coins that honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and recognize the work and sacrifices of firefighters across U.S. history.
Key Provisions
- The bill authorizes three types of coins: up to 50,000 five-dollar gold coins, up to 400,000 one-dollar silver coins, and up to 750,000 half-dollar coins made from a mix of metals.
- Each coin must include standard markings such as the year 2029, the word "Liberty," and other required phrases, with designs chosen after input from the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
- Coins will be sold starting in 2029 for one year only, in both regular and special collector versions, at a price covering the face value, production costs, and an extra fee (called a surcharge) of $35 for the gold coin, $10 for the silver coin, and $5 for the half-dollar coin.
- All extra fees from sales go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support its work, after the Treasury recovers all costs of making the coins.
- Sales must follow rules that prevent the total number of similar coin programs from exceeding two per year.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill creates a new commemorative coin program but does not alter core rules for coin production or sales; it fits within current limits on how many such programs can occur annually and requires the Treasury to ensure the effort costs the government nothing overall.
Potential Impacts
- The Treasury Department must handle design, minting, and distribution while confirming full cost recovery before any funds reach the Foundation.
- U.S. citizens and coin buyers gain access to these items, with proceeds supporting the Foundation's programs related to firefighter memorials and services.
- No direct effects on international relations are specified.
Main Stakeholders
- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which receives the extra fees to fund its activities.
- The Department of the Treasury, responsible for producing and selling the coins.
- Coin collectors and the general public who may purchase the items.
- Firefighter organizations and communities connected to the memorial.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The bill requires adherence to existing federal laws on coin minting, surcharges, and annual program limits, with audits to ensure proper use of funds. It introduces no changes to constitutional authority over currency and operates through standard legislative processes for commemorative items.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (12)
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
- 2026-03-11: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act — issued 2026-03-11 — PDF (6 pages)