Bill · H.R. 4459· House(119-HR-4459)
MINT Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Frank Lucas
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Modernize and Improve our National Tender Act of 2025," aims to amend title 31 regarding United States coinage. It seeks to allow for an alternative composition of the 5-cent coin, specifically allowing for an inner layer of zinc and an outer layer of nickel. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary to cease the production of one-cent coins, though they may still be produced as numismatic items. The one-cent coins minted before this act's enactment will remain legal tender for debts, taxes, and dues.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill aims to reduce production costs for the 5-cent coin, which marginally reduces government expenditure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Reduced Production Costs for 5-Cent Coins: The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to prescribe a composition of zinc and nickel for the 5-cent coin specifically to reduce the costs incurred to produce that coin (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Elimination of One-Cent Coin Production: The Secretary is directed to cease the production of one-cent coins, which may affect the availability of new pennies (Section 2, subsection bb, paragraph 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 7/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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