$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-13T09:06:40Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5616 $2.50 for America’s 250th Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/13/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5616

The bill, titled the "$2.50 for America’s 250th Act," was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 30, 2025. The bill does not provide specific key provisions or directives in the given context, but it likely aims to allocate funds or resources towards commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Further details on the bill's purpose and specific actions proposed can be found in the official PDF version available at the provided URL.

Congressional Summary of HR 5616

$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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5616

Bill HR 5616 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 9, 2026. Bill HR 5616 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2025. Bill HR 5616's most recent activity was 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. as of February 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5616

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

178

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

102

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5616

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5616

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $2.50 numismatic coins and $2.50 circulating coins, and for other purposes.

Comments

Abram Kirby

649

22 days ago

I don't get why they wanna do this. Seems like a waste of time and money. Who even wants $2.50 coins? How does this even help anyone? Who is this gonna benefit anyway?