To amend title 31 to permit an alternative composition of the 5-cent coin and to eliminate the one-cent coin, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides alternative 5-cent coin composition with zinc core and nickel outer layer, and elimination of one-cent coin production. It relies on definition changes and appropriations. The main policy areas are Finance, Energy, and Trade.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. Mint / Treasury Department could see lower costs, Zinc mining and processing companies could gain revenue opportunities, and Coin collectors and numismatists could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Copper mining and processing companies could lose revenue opportunities, Nickel mining and processing companies could lose revenue opportunities, and Coin-operated machine operators (vending, parking, laundry) would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides alternative 5-cent coin composition with zinc core and nickel outer layer, and elimination of one-cent coin production.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides alternative 5-cent coin composition with zinc core and nickel outer layer, and elimination of one-cent coin production.
Key Policy Areas
Finance, Energy, Trade
Primary Purpose
The bill provides alternative 5-cent coin composition with zinc core and nickel outer layer, and elimination of one-cent coin production.
Policy Domains
MINT Act of 2025 — Currency Modernization
Identified Gains
- U.S. Mint / Treasury Department
- Zinc mining and processing companies
- Coin collectors and numismatists
- Retail businesses handling cash
Identified Costs
- Copper mining and processing companies
- Nickel mining and processing companies
- Coin-operated machine operators (vending, parking, laundry)
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Lucas introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Copper mining and processing companies, Nickel mining and processing companies, Zinc mining and processing companies
Positive-direction: Zinc mining and processing companies
Negative-direction: Copper mining and processing companies, Nickel mining and processing companies
Coin-operated machine operators (vending, parking, laundry)
Coin collectors and numismatists
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
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