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.