H.R. 5616: $2.50 for America’s 250th Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-30 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-12 — Received in the Senate. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-09-30):
$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.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-09-30 |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-30 |
| Dwight Evans | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-30 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA 2025-10-06 |
| Russ Fulcher | R ID 2025-10-06 |
| Brendan F. Boyle | D PA 2025-10-06 |
| Madeleine Dean | D PA 2025-10-06 |
| Barry Moore | R AL 2025-10-06 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-10-06 |
| Jim Costa | D CA 2025-10-06 |
| Bennie G. Thompson | D MS 2025-10-06 |
| John W. Rose | R TN 2025-10-08 |
| Jimmy Panetta | D CA 2025-10-08 |
| John J. McGuire III | R VA 2025-10-08 |
| Terri A. Sewell | D AL 2025-10-17 |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | R TN 2025-10-17 |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | R GA 2025-10-17 |
| Nick LaLota | R NY 2025-10-17 |
| Mike Rogers | R AL 2025-10-21 |
| André Carson | D IN 2025-10-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5616 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5616?
H.R. 5616 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: $2.50 for America’s 250th Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5616 are available on congress.gov.
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