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Search Results: keywords:"legal tender"

H. R. 1787 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente.
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March 03, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,168
H.R. 1787 directs the Secretary of the Treasury to create special coins to honor Roberto Clemente's life and achievements. The bill specifies the minting of up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins, each featuring designs related to...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make special coins to remember a baseball hero, Roberto Clemente. These coins will be sold, and the extra money will help support the good work his charity does, like helping kids and fixing things after storms.
H. R. 7801 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865.
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March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,604
H.R. 7801 is a bill that calls for the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins to honor the tragic 1865 explosion of the Sultana steamboat, the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. The coins, which will be legal tender, will be made in gold, silver, and clad and feature...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make special coins in gold, silver, and another metal to remember a big steamboat accident from long ago. The money from selling these coins will help a museum about the accident, but first, they need to make sure the coins don't cost more than they earn.
H. R. 1138 — To ensure that United States currency is treated as legal tender to be accepted as payment for purchases of goods and services at brick-and-mortar businesses throughout the United States, and for other purposes.
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February 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,918
H.R. 1138, titled the "Payment Choice Act of 2025," aims to ensure that U.S. currency is accepted as legal tender by all brick-and-mortar retail businesses across the country. This bill would mandate that physical retail locations accept cash for transactions up to $500,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants every store to let people pay with cash if they want, but they don't have to take really big bills like $50s for a while.
S. 633 — To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary to mint and issue certain Presidential and First Spouse coins.
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February 19, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:904
S. 633 proposes to amend title 31 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins honoring deceased Presidents and their spouses. The bill mandates the creation of $1 coins featuring the image of deceased Presidents who haven't yet...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make special coins that have pictures of Presidents who have passed away and their wives, if they had one. These coins are like collectibles you can use as money, but there's some worry about how many should be made, who decides that, and how they should be used.
H. R. 916 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the life and legacy of Rosa Parks.
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February 04, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:2,341
H. R. 916 is proposed legislation that directs the Secretary of the Treasury to create commemorative coins celebrating Rosa Parks' legacy as a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. The bill calls for the production of gold, silver, and clad coins bearing Parks' likeness...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 916 wants to make special coins to remember Rosa Parks, a hero from the Civil Rights Movement. The money made from selling these coins will help teach kids about civil rights, and it should not cost the government any extra money.
H. R. 1546 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal.
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February 24, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,511
H. R. 1546 directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. The bill outlines specific details for producing $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins, all of which will carry significant...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 1546 is a plan for the U.S. government to make special coins to celebrate the Erie Canal's 200th birthday and use money from selling the coins to help take care of the canal's history.
H. R. 1401 — To save taxpayers money by improving the manufacturing and distribution of coins, and for other purposes.
February 18, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:474
H. R. 1401 is a bill that aims to save taxpayer money by temporarily halting the production of one-cent coins, also known as pennies, for a decade. The bill argues that enough pennies have been produced to meet current demand and that continuing to produce them costs more...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 1401 wants to stop making pennies for 10 years because it costs more to make them than they are worth, but special pennies can still be made for people who collect coins.
H. R. 7438 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and for other purposes.
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February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,768
H. R. 7438 requires the Secretary of the Treasury to produce special coins in honor of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The bill outlines the creation of gold, silver, and half-dollar coins with specific designs reflecting...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the U.S. to make special coins for the 2026 World Cup to celebrate soccer, with the money from selling these coins helping kids play soccer, especially in places where they might not have opportunities, but there's some worry about how the money is managed.

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