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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 951 
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration 
of the continual recognition of the Nation’s semiquincentennial by hon-
oring over 250 years of Americans’ service and sacrifice. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2025 
Ms. MALLIOTAKIS (for herself, Mr. HILL of Arkansas, and Mrs. WATSON 
COLEMAN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins 
in commemoration of the continual recognition of the 
Nation’s semiquincentennial by honoring over 250 years 
of Americans’ service and sacrifice. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘250 Years of Service 
and Sacrifice Commemorative Coin Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds the following: 
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(1) July 4, 1776, marks the historic date when 
the unanimous Declaration of Independence was 
adopted, establishing the thirteen United States of 
America as a free and independent nation. 
(2) July 4, 2026, will commemorate the 250th 
anniversary of the Nation’s declaration of independ-
ence. 
(3) It is a long-standing tradition to honor sig-
nificant milestones in American history through the 
minting of commemorative coins. 
(4) The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foun-
dation exemplifies the principles of service and sac-
rifice that have defined the Nation for more than 
250 years by providing financial support, housing 
assistance, and educational opportunities to Gold 
Star families, first responders, veterans, and their 
families, honoring the bravery and dedication of 
those who serve. 
(5) First responders have played a vital role in 
safeguarding American lives and communities since 
the Nation’s founding, dating back to the first pub-
licly funded, paid fire department established in 
Boston in 1678. 
(6) During the Civil War (1861–1865), first re-
sponders, including battlefield medics and fire-
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fighters, played critical roles in saving lives and miti-
gating destruction, reinforcing their importance in 
times of national crisis. 
(7) Gold Star families, who have made the ulti-
mate sacrifice in service to the Nation, have endured 
profound loss while upholding the principles of free-
dom and democracy. Their resilience and dedication 
to honoring their fallen loved ones continue to in-
spire and strengthen communities across America. 
(8) First responders embody the ideals of ‘‘life, 
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’’ by safe-
guarding lives and communities, representing a mod-
ern continuation of the sacrifices made during the 
fight for independence. 
(9) The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foun-
dation’s mission ensures that the legacy of service 
and sacrifice is preserved and that those who dedi-
cate their lives to protecting others are never forgot-
ten. 
(10) The issuance of this commemorative coin 
will raise awareness of the sacrifices made by Gold 
Star families, first responders, veterans, and their 
families, fostering a deeper understanding of their 
role in upholding the freedoms envisioned in the 
Declaration of Independence. 
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(11) Congress has a long-standing tradition of 
authorizing commemorative coins to celebrate the 
Nation’s history and the contributions of its citizens 
and organizations to preserving liberty and justice 
for all. 
(12) Proceeds from the surcharges on the sale 
of these commemorative coins will directly benefit 
the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 
enabling the continuation of its impactful programs 
that support Gold Star families, first responders, 
veterans, and their families. 
SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. 
(a) DENOMINATIONS.—The Secretary of the Treas-
ury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) 
shall mint and issue the following coins in continual rec-
ognition of the Nation’s semiquincentennial by honoring 
over 250 years of Americans’ service and sacrifice: 
(1) $5.00 
GOLD
COINS.—Not more than 
100,000 $5.00 coins, which shall— 
(A) weigh 8.359 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and 
(C) contain at least 90 percent gold. 
(2) $1 SILVER COINS.—Not more than 500,000 
$1 coins, which shall— 
(A) weigh 26.73 grams; 
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(1) IN
GENERAL.—The designs of the coins 
minted under this Act shall be emblematic of over 
250 years of American’s service and sacrifice. 
(2) DESIGNATION
AND
INSCRIPTIONS.—On 
each coin minted under this Act, there shall be— 
(A) a designation of the value of the coin; 
(B) an inscription of the year ‘‘2028’’; and 
(C) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, 
‘‘In God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of Amer-
ica’’, and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’. 
(b) SELECTION.—The designs for the coins minted 
under this Act shall be— 
(1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation 
with the Stephen Siller-Tunnel to Towers Founda-
tion and the Commission of Fine Arts; and 
(2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory 
Committee. 
SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. 
(a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under this 
Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 
(b) PERIOD
FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary may 
issue coins under this Act only during the period begin-
ning on January 1, 2028, and ending on December 31, 
2028. 
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SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. 
(a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under this Act 
shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum 
of— 
(1) the face value of the coins; 
(2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with 
respect to such coins; and 
(3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins 
(including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, 
overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). 
(b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall make bulk 
sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable 
discount. 
(c) PREPAID ORDERS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall accept 
prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act 
before the issuance of such coins. 
(2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to pre-
paid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a rea-
sonable discount. 
SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins issued under this 
Act shall include a surcharge as follows: 
(1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the gold 
coins. 
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(2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the silver 
coins. 
(3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dol-
lar coins. 
(b) DISTRIBUTION.—All surcharges received by the 
Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall 
be allocated to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foun-
dation to support programs that provide mortgage-free 
homes to Gold Star families, the families of first respond-
ers killed in the line of duty, scholarships for their chil-
dren, resources for disaster response teams, and memorial 
projects honoring their service and sacrifice. These efforts 
serve as a living tribute to the enduring legacy of those 
who have safeguarded and advanced the ideals of the Dec-
laration of Independence from its signing to the present 
day. 
(c) AUDITS.—The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 
Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of 
section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with 
regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). 
(d) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), 
no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance 
under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as 
of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin 
would result in the number of commemorative coin pro-
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grams issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 
commemorative coin program issuance limitation under 
section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The 
Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out 
this subsection. 
SEC. 8. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. 
The Secretary shall take such actions as may be nec-
essary to ensure that— 
(1) minting and issuing coins under this Act 
will not result in any net cost to the United States 
Government; and 
(2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, 
shall be disbursed to any recipient designated in sec-
tion 7(b) until the total cost of designing and issuing 
all of the coins authorized by this Act (including 
labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead ex-
penses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the 
United States Treasury, consistent with sections 
5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States 
Code. 
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