H.R. 5616 · 119th Congress · House

$2.50 for America’s 250th Act

In Congress· UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Grothman asked unanimous consent that the Clerk be directed to make the changes in the engrossment of H.R. 5…
Introduced
Sep 30, 25
Passed House
Feb 9, 26
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

$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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 12, 2026Senate

    Received in the Senate.

  2. FEB 12, 2026House floor actions

    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.

  3. FEB 09, 2026Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)

  4. FEB 09, 2026House floor actions

    The title of the measure was amended

    Agreed to without objection.

  5. FEB 09, 2026House floor actions

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. FEB 09, 2026House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2048)

  7. FEB 09, 2026Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  8. FEB 09, 2026House floor actions

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5616.

  9. FEB 09, 2026House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H2048-2050)

    2048Yea
    2050Nay
    0NV
  10. FEB 09, 2026House floor actions

    Mr

    Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. SEP 30, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  12. SEP 30, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Financial Services Committee

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Referred: Sep 30, 2025

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