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Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1278| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Mark E. Amodei

Mark E. Amodei

Republican Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Richard McCormick (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Rules Committee, Financial Services Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025," empowers the Director of the United States Mint to alter the metallic composition of circulating coins. The primary goal of such modifications is to reduce costs incurred by taxpayers . Before implementing any changes, the Director must conduct a comprehensive study, including input from industry stakeholders, to ensure the modifications meet specific criteria. These criteria mandate that any new coin composition must be seamless , meaning coins retain their original diameter and weight and remain interchangeable in most coin acceptors. Furthermore, the changes must have minimal adverse impact on the public and other stakeholders. The Director is required to notify Congress at least 90 legislative days prior to any modification, providing detailed justification and certifications, and Congress retains the authority to disapprove the proposed changes through a joint resolution.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7995
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1789
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2817
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2023
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7995
    Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1789
    Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2817
    Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2023


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    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.

Finance and Financial Sector

Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1278| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This bill, titled the "Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2025," empowers the Director of the United States Mint to alter the metallic composition of circulating coins. The primary goal of such modifications is to reduce costs incurred by taxpayers . Before implementing any changes, the Director must conduct a comprehensive study, including input from industry stakeholders, to ensure the modifications meet specific criteria. These criteria mandate that any new coin composition must be seamless , meaning coins retain their original diameter and weight and remain interchangeable in most coin acceptors. Furthermore, the changes must have minimal adverse impact on the public and other stakeholders. The Director is required to notify Congress at least 90 legislative days prior to any modification, providing detailed justification and certifications, and Congress retains the authority to disapprove the proposed changes through a joint resolution.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7995
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1789
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2817
Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2023
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7995
    Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1789
    Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2817
    Coin Metal Modification Authorization and Cost Savings Act of 2023


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    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.
Mark E. Amodei

Mark E. Amodei

Republican Representative

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Richard McCormick (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Rules Committee, Financial Services Committee, Budget Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted