25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
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Received in the Senate.
Official Summary
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center. The sale of all coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center to support operations and maintenance. However, if the issuance of this commemorative coin exceeds certain annual limits, no surcharge may be included.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury to mint and issue commemorative coins marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the establishment of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center. The bill requires that sales of these coins include a surcharge to support the operations and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, except if the number of coins issued exceeds certain annual limits, in which case no surcharge may be added. The bill is currently in process and has been received in the Senate after originating in the House.
This bill authorizes commemorative coins for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with proceeds supporting the National September 11 Memorial and Museum, subject to issuance limits affecting surcharge application.
- The Department of the Treasury is mandated to mint and issue commemorative coins for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
- Sales of these coins must include a surcharge to fund the Memorial and Museum's operations and maintenance unless issuance exceeds specified annual limits.
- The bill has passed the House and was received in the Senate as of May 21, 2026, and remains in process.
['National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center', 'Department of the Treasury (in its role minting and issuing coins)', 'Collectors and the general public interested in commemorative coins']
['The bill does not specify the exact annual issuance limits that would prevent the surcharge, which may affect revenue projections for the Memorial and Museum.', 'Implementation requires coordination between the Treasury and the Memorial and Museum to manage surcharge collection and fund allocation.', 'Potential administrative costs associated with minting, marketing, and distributing the coins are not detailed.']
This bill is part of a tradition of issuing commemorative coins to mark significant national events and anniversaries. It reflects ongoing congressional support for commemorating the September 11 attacks and supporting related memorial institutions. The bill has moved from the House to the Senate and is currently awaiting further legislative action.
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['Increased public awareness and commemoration of the September 11 attacks through the distribution of commemorative coins.', 'Potential fundraising support for the National September 11 Memorial and Museum operations and maintenance through surcharge proceeds.', "Possible impact on coin collectors' market and Treasury minting operations due to the issuance of new commemorative coins."]
Transparency regarding the specific annual issuance limits that affect surcharge application is important for public understanding of the funding mechanism. Oversight of the allocation and use of surcharge funds by the National September 11 Memorial and Museum will be relevant to ensure intended support for operations and maintenance. The bill's progress and any amendments should be monitored for changes affecting funding or coin issuance parameters.
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