House Bill

H.R. 1278

119th Congress

Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025

In Committee
Introduced:Feb 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Representative

Democratic
CA-26

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Summary

This bill authorizes the U.S. Mint to modify coin metal compositions to reduce taxpayer costs if coins remain seamlessly compatible with existing coin acceptors. The Mint must notify Congress and provide justification, and Congress can disapprove modifications by joint resolution.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.