Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
This bill directs the Treasury to mint commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins for the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. It sets specifications, design inscriptions (including “Never Forget”), issuance timing (calendar year 2027), and requires $35 and $10 surcharges respectively to be paid to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Left emphasizes survivor and museum funding, and transparency in spending
Narrow, noncontroversial commemorative bill with limited fiscal impact typically wins easy House approval.
This bill directs the Treasury to mint commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins for the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
It sets specifications, design inscriptions (including “Never Forget”), issuance timing (calendar year 2027), and requires $35 and $10 surcharges respectively to be paid to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Coins are to be sold at face value plus surcharge and costs, with Treasury required to ensure no net cost to the federal government and audit provisions for surcharge funds.
Concrete, narrow, low-cost commemorative coin measures historically have high enactment rates absent external controversy.
How solid the drafting looks.
Left emphasizes survivor and museum funding, and transparency in spending
Left emphasizes survivor and museum funding, and transparency in spending
Likely broadly supportive as a respectful, survivor-focused commemoration that channels funds to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
May endorse the bill’s survivor and museum support but watch for transparency in how surcharges are used.
Some may question private fundraising vs. direct federal support for affected first responders and survivors.
Generally favorable as a modest, mostly self-funded commemorative program with built‑in cost recovery and audits.
Sees utility in honoring victims while minimizing federal budget impact, but seeks assurance that implementation won't create hidden costs or administrative waste.
Likely somewhat supportive because it honors 9/11, includes 'In God We Trust', and claims no net federal cost.
Some conservatives may still worry about federal involvement and precedent of directing surcharges to a nonprofit museum rather than other priorities.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Concrete, narrow, low-cost commemorative coin measures historically have high enactment rates absent external controversy.
The House fast-tracked this bill — skipping normal debate — and it passed with a two-thirds majority. It now moves to the Senate.
Suspending the rules allows the House to bypass normal debate procedures and pass a bill immediately with a two-thirds vote.
Left emphasizes survivor and museum funding, and transparency in spending
Concrete, narrow, low-cost commemorative coin measures historically have high enactment rates absent external controversy.
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