Washington, Feb. 9 -- Congressman Robert Aderholt issued the following press release:
Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America by authorizing the creation of a special two dollar and fifty cent ($2.50) anniversary coin. The bill passed unanimously this afternoon. Congressman Aderholt spoke on the House floor to urge his colleagues to support the bill.
The bill, titled the Two Dollar and 50 Cent Coin for America's 250th Act, would authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a collectible $2.50 commemorative coin and conduct a viability study for a potential circulating $2.50 coin for everyday use as the nation prepares ...