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US S759

US S759
Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings Act of 2017


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Introduced
03/29/2017
In Committee
03/29/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings Act of 2017 This bill suspends the production of one-cent coins, other than collectible coins, for a 10-year period. The Government Accountability Office shall study the effect of this temporary suspension and report on whether production should remain suspended. In addition, the bill provides for: (1) modifications to the composition of the five-cent coin; and (2) the replacement, in circulation, of $1 notes with $1 coins.

AI Summary

This bill suspends the production of one-cent coins (except for collectible coins) for a 10-year period, directs the U.S. Mint to modify the composition of the five-cent coin to reduce costs, and requires the replacement of $1 Federal Reserve notes with $1 coins as the only $1 monetary unit in circulation. The Government Accountability Office will study the effects of the one-cent coin suspension and report on whether production should remain suspended. The bill aims to save taxpayer money through these changes to the production and distribution of coins and notes.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 03/29/2017)

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