FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act

5/13/2024, 8:25 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4141, also known as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the minting and issuance of commemorative coins in recognition of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The bill outlines the design and specifications of the commemorative coins, including their denominations, sizes, and materials. It also establishes a surcharge on the sale of these coins, with the proceeds going towards the United States Soccer Federation Foundation to support programs that promote the growth and development of soccer in the United States.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Secretary of the Treasury to consult with the United States Soccer Federation and the organizing committee of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in order to ensure that the design of the coins accurately reflects the spirit and significance of the event. Overall, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act aims to celebrate and honor the hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through the issuance of commemorative coins that will also support the growth of soccer in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4141

Introduced on
2024-04-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/17/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4141, also known as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the minting and issuance of commemorative coins in recognition of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The bill outlines the design and specifications of the commemorative coins, including their denominations, sizes, and materials. It also establishes a surcharge on the sale of these coins, with the proceeds going towards the United States Soccer Federation Foundation to support programs that promote the growth and development of soccer in the United States.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Secretary of the Treasury to consult with the United States Soccer Federation and the organizing committee of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in order to ensure that the design of the coins accurately reflects the spirit and significance of the event. Overall, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act aims to celebrate and honor the hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through the issuance of commemorative coins that will also support the growth of soccer in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

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Latest Action4/17/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.