Bill · S. 633· Senate(119-S-633)
Presidential and First Spouse Coin Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/19/2025
- Last activity
- 2/19/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Catherine Cortez Masto
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Presidential and First Spouse Coin Act of 2025," aims to amend title 31 of the United States Code. It requires the Secretary to mint and issue $1 coins honoring deceased Presidents who have not yet been honored with such a coin. The Secretary is directed to issue the first coin within a 3-year period following the President's death. Additionally, the bill mandates the issuance of bullion coins emblematic of the spouse of these deceased Presidents. These coins and bullion are to be considered legal tender and treated as numismatic items.
Yes
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+1
The creation of new numismatic proof coins and bullion may appeal to high-net-worth collectors.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The bill creates a new category of numismatic items for collectors through the issuance of commemorative coins and medals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration of Deceased Presidents: The bill requires the Secretary to issue $1 coins that are emblematic of a deceased President who has not previously been honored (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph A). This allows for the recognition of past leaders through official coinage.
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Recognition of Presidential Spouses: The Secretary is directed to issue bullion coins emblematic of the spouse of each such President (Section s 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph A). This provides a way to honor the individuals who served alongside Presidents.
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Availability of Numismatic Items: The bill specifies that the minted coins can be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities (Section 2, paragraph 1, subparagraph E; Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph E). This allows people to acquire these items as numismatic pieces.
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Option for Bronze Medals: The Secretary has the authority to strike and sell bronze medals bearing the likeness of the authorized bullion coins (Section 2, paragraph 2, subparagraph H).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
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 High Net Worth Individuals+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 10/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/19/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota