Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5131

119th Congress

Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced:Oct 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Tenney

Representative

Republican

NY-24

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Summary

The Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint and issue special commemorative coins to celebrate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. The coins would include a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half-dollar clad coin. The sales of these coins would generate funds to support the historic preservation and community development of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in New York, as well as educational and commemorative programs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Treasury to mint and issue special commemorative coins to celebrate the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. The coins would include a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half-dollar clad coin. The sales of these coins would generate funds to support the historic preservation and community development of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in New York, as well as educational and commemorative programs.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin ActThis bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. The designs of the coins must be emblematic of the Erie Canal and its impact on the development of the United States and New York.All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc., to support the historic preservation and community development of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in New York and for educational and commemorative programs.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill authorizes the U.S. Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal.
Revenue from the sale of these commemorative coins will be directed to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc. to support historic preservation, community development, and educational programs in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in New York.
The coin designs must be emblematic of the Erie Canal and its impact on the development of the United States and New York.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would generate funding to support the historic and cultural preservation of the Erie Canalway in New York. This would benefit local communities, tourists, and organizations that rely on the heritage corridor. The commemorative coins would also generate interest and awareness about the significance of the Erie Canal in American history.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Finance and Financial Sector

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5131, 119th Congress (2025). "Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5131