H.R. 5616 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
$2.50 for America’s 250th Act
H.R. 5616 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 30, 2025, sponsored by Robert B. Aderholt with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 30, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
$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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 30, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 9, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Feb 12, 2026)
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