Bill · H.R. 916· House(119-HR-916)
Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Joyce Beatty
- Cosponsors
- - 66 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act'', requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins to honor Rosa Parks. The coins will include $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins. The designs are intended to be emblematic of her legacy as a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. These coins are to be issued during the 2029 calendar year. All sales will include a surcharge to benefit a specific organization.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill honors the legacy of Rosa Parks and provides financial support for civil rights advocacy and youth development.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The bill funds the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development through coin surcharges to advance civil rights education and advocacy.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The bill directs funds to an institute focused on youth development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Youth and Civil Rights Advocacy: The surcharges collected from the sale of the coins will be paid to the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development to advance its mission in youth development, civil rights education, and advocacy (Section 7).
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Recognition of a Historical Figure: The bill provides a way to recognize and preserve the achievements and impact of Rosa Parks through the issuance of commemorative coins (Section 2).
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Opportunities for Collectors: The coins are considered numismatic items and will be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities (Section 3 and Section 5).
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Savings for Certain Buyers: The Secretary is authorized to make bulk sales of the coins at a reasonable discount, and will also offer sale prices at a reasonable discount for prepaid orders (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limits on Coin Issuance: No surcharge can be included if the issuance would cause the number of commemorative coin programs in a single year to exceed the annual limit of two programs (Section 7).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+4Good For Children+2Good For Students+2Good For High Income Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H452)
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 61 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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