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Common Cents Act

USA119th CongressHR-3074| House 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
Lisa C. McClain

Lisa C. McClain

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury discontinue the production of one-cent coins for general circulation. While general circulation pennies will cease, the Secretary retains the authority to produce one-cent coins specifically for sale as numismatic items. Significantly, all one-cent coins minted and issued prior to the enactment of this measure will continue to be recognized as legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues. Furthermore, the bill modifies the specifications for the five-cent coin by amending title 31, United States Code. It permits the five-cent coin to be composed of an inner layer of zinc and an outer layer of nickel. The Secretary is granted discretion to determine the precise composition of these materials, with the primary objective of reducing the cost incurred to produce such coins.

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Timeline
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1525
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 13.
Sep 4, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
Sep 4, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-235.
  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1525
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 13.


  • September 4, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 192.


  • September 4, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-235.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 119-1525: Common Cents Act
  • HR 119-4459: MINT Act of 2025
Consumer affairsCurrencyMonetary policy

Common Cents Act

USA119th CongressHR-3074| House 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
This legislation mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury discontinue the production of one-cent coins for general circulation. While general circulation pennies will cease, the Secretary retains the authority to produce one-cent coins specifically for sale as numismatic items. Significantly, all one-cent coins minted and issued prior to the enactment of this measure will continue to be recognized as legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues. Furthermore, the bill modifies the specifications for the five-cent coin by amending title 31, United States Code. It permits the five-cent coin to be composed of an inner layer of zinc and an outer layer of nickel. The Secretary is granted discretion to determine the precise composition of these materials, with the primary objective of reducing the cost incurred to produce such coins.

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1525
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 13.
Sep 4, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
Sep 4, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-235.
  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1525
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 13.


  • September 4, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 192.


  • September 4, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-235.
Lisa C. McClain

Lisa C. McClain

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 119-1525: Common Cents Act
  • HR 119-4459: MINT Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Consumer affairsCurrencyMonetary policy