119-HR-1993 Journalist Public Summary
119 · HR 1993 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
A bipartisan House bill would authorize limited-run 2027 commemorative $5 gold and $1 silver coins honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with per-coin surcharges directed (after costs) to support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; it was debated under suspension on May 19, 2026, with a final House vote still pending.
Headline Summary
Mint special 2027 coins to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and channel the proceeds to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, with bipartisan backing in the House.
What It Does
The bill directs the U.S. Mint to produce two commemorative coins during a one‑year window starting January 1, 2027: up to 50,000 $5 gold coins and up to 400,000 $1 silver coins. Designs must honor the courage and loss of 9/11, include standard U.S. coin inscriptions, and at least one coin must say “Never Forget.” Coins would be sold in proof and uncirculated versions. Each sale includes a small surcharge ($35 for gold; $10 for silver) that, after the Mint recovers all costs, goes to support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum’s operations and maintenance. The Mint must ensure the program creates no net cost to the federal government, and annual limits on the number of commemorative programs could affect timing if other coin programs are already scheduled.
Who’s For It
- Sponsors: Led by Rep. Dan Goldman (NY) with a bipartisan group of co-sponsors from New York and other states.
- Beneficiary and consulted party: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum (named to receive surcharges and to be consulted on coin designs).
- General appeal: Commemoration of first responders, victims, and survivors; educational mission tied to a widely recognized national event.
Who’s Against It
- No prominent organized opposition has been noted so far.
- Potential concerns sometimes raised with commemorative coins: whether the Mint should devote capacity to non-circulating collectibles; whether surcharges are an efficient or appropriate way to fund nonprofit operations; and whether annual program caps could crowd out other commemoratives.
What’s Next
On May 19, 2026, the House debated the bill under suspension of the rules; a recorded vote was requested, and further proceedings were postponed. That means a final House vote is still pending. If it passes the House, it would go to the Senate; if both chambers pass it and the President signs it, the Mint could begin issuing coins in 2027.
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