I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 429 
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration 
of the women who contributed to the Home Front during World War 
II, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 15, 2025 
Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. 
HUFFMAN, Mrs. DINGELL, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. CISCOMANI, Ms. DAVIDS of 
Kansas, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. BROWNLEY, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, Mr. RULLI, 
Mr. PETERS, Mr. AMO, Mr. TORRES of New York, Ms. WILSON of Flor-
ida, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. KEATING, Mr. POCAN, Ms. SCHA-
KOWSKY, Mr. BEYER, Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsyl-
vania, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. NEAL, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. 
SA´NCHEZ, Ms. MCCLELLAN, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. TITUS, Ms. WILLIAMS of 
Georgia, Mr. NADLER, Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. 
EVANS of Pennsylvania, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. BACON, Mrs. 
CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK, Mr. CARSON, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. MOORE of 
Wisconsin, Mr. AMODEI of Nevada, Mr. CASTEN, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, 
Mr. COSTA, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. FROST, Mr. CARTER of 
Louisiana, Ms. BUDZINSKI, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Mrs. TRAHAN, Ms. KAPTUR, 
Ms. SHERRILL, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. PANETTA, Ms. SCAN-
LON, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. KHANNA, Mrs. 
FOUSHEE, Mr. TONKO, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. STAUBER, Mr. CRAWFORD, 
Mr. LYNCH, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. KILEY of California, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. 
SCHOLTEN, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. GOMEZ, Mr. CASAR, Ms. 
STANSBURY, Ms. SALINAS, Mr. KENNEDY of New York, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. 
BISHOP, Mr. VAN ORDEN, Ms. ROSS, Mr. DELUZIO, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. 
STEVENS, Ms. HOULAHAN, and Mrs. HAYES) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins 
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in commemoration of the women who contributed to the 
Home Front during World War II, and for other pur-
poses. 
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 ‘‘Rosie the Riveter Com-
memorative Coin Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds the following: 
(1) During World War II, more than six million 
American women entered the workforce to fill the 
vacancies left by men who had joined the Armed 
Forces and support the Home Front. Millions of 
women already working outside the home shifted to 
employment in critical industries to support the war 
effort. 
(2) Women went to work or volunteer full-time 
in factories, farms, shipyards, banks, and other in-
stitutions in support of the U.S. military overseas. 
They worked with the United Service Organizations 
and the American Red Cross, drove street cars, riv-
eted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled 
bandages, and served on rationing boards. 
(3) This women workforce met not only the 
ever-growing demands for war materials, including 
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equipment, weaponry, ammunition, and military ra-
tions, but also the demand for support services in 
schools, hospitals, and offices. 
(4) Collectively, the American women who held 
employment or volunteered in support of the war ef-
fort during World War II have been represented by 
the iconic image of ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’. 
(5) As riveters, welders, and other laborers, a 
diverse women workforce played an integral part in 
shipyards, aircraft factories, and other areas of the 
defense industrial base. 
(6) Women in the workforce faced the ‘‘double 
burden’’ of responsibilities on the job and at home 
as the primary caregivers and wage earners during 
World War II. 
(7) ‘‘Rosies’’ persevered often in the face of 
harassment, discrimination, and prejudice to support 
their country and families in a time of great need. 
Despite equal pay regulations, women were regularly 
paid 10 to 15 cents an hour lower than their male 
counterparts even during wartime. 
(8) Black, Latina, Indigenous, Asian American, 
and Pacific Islander ‘‘Rosies’’ were subjected to rac-
ist discrimination, violence, and harassment at work, 
at home, and in public. Women of color overcame 
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long-held policies of discrimination and racial seg-
regation to make significant contributions to the war 
effort and labor market. 
(9) Our ‘‘Rosies’’ are a testament to women’s 
empowerment and the invaluable contribution of 
women to the American war effort during World 
War II, inspiring future generations of women and 
girls. 
(10) Americans have chosen to honor the 
women who contributed to the Home Front during 
World War II, including through the award of a 
Congressional Gold Medal and the annual celebra-
tion of National Rosie the Riveter Day on March 21. 
(11) The work, sacrifice, and dedication of our 
‘‘Rosies’’ are worthy of national reflection and com-
memoration. 
(12) It is fitting and proper to recognize and 
preserve the history and legacy of American women 
who contributed to the Home Front during World 
War II for their patriotic commitment to their coun-
try and perseverance in the face of adversity. 
SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. 
(a) DENOMINATIONS.—In recognition and celebration 
of the American women who contributed to the Home 
Front during World War II, the Secretary of the Treasury 
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(hereafter in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall 
mint and issue the following coins: 
(1) $5 GOLD COINS.—Not more than 50,000 $5 
coins, which shall— 
(A) weigh 8.359 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and 
(C) contain not less than 90 percent gold. 
(2) $1 SILVER COINS.—Not more than 400,000 
$1 coins, which shall— 
(A) weigh 26.73 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and 
(C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. 
(3) HALF-DOLLAR
CLAD
COINS.—Not more 
than 750,000 half-dollar coins which shall— 
(A) weigh 11.34 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and 
(C) be minted to the specifications for half- 
dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 
31, United States Code. 
(b) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted under this 
Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of 
title 31, United States Code. 
(c) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of sections 
5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins 
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minted under this Act shall be considered to be numis-
matic items. 
SEC. 4. DESIGNS OF COINS. 
(a) DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The designs of the coins 
minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 
legacy of the diverse women workforce who contrib-
uted to the Home Front during World War II. 
(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 of the coins minted 
under this Act shall be— 
(1) selected by the Secretary after consultation 
with the Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Commis-
sion 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. 
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(b) PERIOD
FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary may 
issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year 
period beginning on January 1, 2028. 
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. 
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SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins minted under 
this Act shall include— 
(1) a surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 
coins; 
(2) a surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 
coins; and 
(3) a surcharge of $5 per coin for the half-dol-
lar coins. 
(b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section 5134(f) of 
title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by 
the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act 
shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Rosie the 
Riveter Trust to support the National Park Service in 
maintaining and repairing the Rosie the Riveter WWII 
Home Front National Historical Park, and for educational 
and commemorative programs. 
(c) AUDITS.—The Rosie the Riveter Trust 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 (as in 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Sec-
retary 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 until the total cost of designing and issuing 
all of the coins authorized by this Act (including 
labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, winning de-
sign compensation, overhead expenses, 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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