Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act

Bill 117 hr 8244, also known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots 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 honor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who tragically lost their lives while battling a wildfire in Arizona in 2013.

The bill specifies that the coins will be minted in recognition of the bravery and sacrifice of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, and proceeds from the sale of the coins will go towards supporting the families of fallen firefighters and providing resources for wildfire prevention and response efforts.

If passed, the bill will authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins. The design of the coins will be selected by the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with the families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and the Chief of the United States Forest Service. Overall, the Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act aims to honor the memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and support the firefighting community by raising funds for important causes related to wildfire prevention and response.