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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
3/28/2025, 12:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2257
Bill 119 hr 2257, also known as the Fallen Firefighters Commemorative Coin Act, is a piece of legislation that calls for the Secretary of the Treasury to create and distribute coins that honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the brave men and women who have served as firefighters in the United States.
The coins will be designed to symbolize the dedication and sacrifice of firefighters throughout American history. The purpose of these coins is to recognize and pay tribute to the firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as to honor the ongoing service and bravery of all firefighters.
The coins will be minted in various denominations and will be available for purchase by the public. The proceeds from the sale of these coins will go towards supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which provides assistance to the families of fallen firefighters and works to prevent firefighter deaths and injuries. Overall, this bill aims to commemorate the important role that firefighters play in protecting our communities and to ensure that their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.
The coins will be designed to symbolize the dedication and sacrifice of firefighters throughout American history. The purpose of these coins is to recognize and pay tribute to the firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, as well as to honor the ongoing service and bravery of all firefighters.
The coins will be minted in various denominations and will be available for purchase by the public. The proceeds from the sale of these coins will go towards supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which provides assistance to the families of fallen firefighters and works to prevent firefighter deaths and injuries. Overall, this bill aims to commemorate the important role that firefighters play in protecting our communities and to ensure that their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2257
Bill HR 2257 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2257 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025.  Bill HR 2257's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2257
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2257
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2257
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins that are emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout the history of the United States.
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins that are emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout the history of the United States.
Comments
Hanna Hess
772
1 year ago
I can't believe they're wasting money on this. It's ridiculous. This is just another example of government overspending.
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