S. 4051Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act

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The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act directs the Treasury Secretary to produce a limited series of commemorative coins honoring the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the history of firefighters in the United States. The coins – a $5 gold piece, a $1 silver piece, and a half‑dollar clad piece – can be sold only during 2029, and the proceeds (including a set surcharge) are to be given to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The law also requires that the program cost the government nothing net.

Key Provisions

The Treasury must mint up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half‑dollar clad coins, each meeting specific weight and metal‑content standards.
Coin designs must reflect the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and include standard inscriptions (value, year 2029, Liberty, In God We Trust, United States of America, E Pluribus Unum) and are selected by the Secretary with input from the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
Coins can be issued in uncirculated or proof quality and may be sold only between January 1 and December 31, 2029.
Each coin carries a surcharge ($35 for the $5 coin, $10 for the $1 coin, $5 for the half‑dollar) that is paid to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, with the Treasury ensuring all design, production, and marketing costs are recovered before any funds are disbursed.
The program must not exceed the statutory limit of two commemorative coin programs per year and must not result in a net cost to the federal government.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

March 11, 2026

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Introduced in Senate

March 11, 2026

SenateIntro Referral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

March 11, 2026

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Sen. Susan M. CollinsR-ME · Mar 11, 2026

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act. Firefighters across Maine and throughout the country courageously and selflessly put their lives on the…

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act. Firefighters across Maine and throughout the country courageously and selflessly put their lives on the line to serve their communities, responding to emergencies at all hours to protect the lives and property of others. Tragically, some firefighters make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

When a firefighter falls, the loss is felt not only by his or her family and colleagues but also by the entire community. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation was established by Congress in 1992 to honor these heroes, to remember their service, and to provide vital support to the families they leave behind.

As our Nation approaches the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, we are reminded once again of the extraordinary bravery and selflessness of America's first responders who answered the call without hesitation and rushed toward danger to rescue others. On that tragic day, 343 members of the Fire Department of the city of New York died in the line of duty. Since then, firefighters and other emergency responders involved in the response, rescue, and recovery operations have fallen sick because of their service at Ground Zero. Their courage continues to inspire and humble us.

Firefighters risk their lives with every assignment they take. Over the years, the NFFF has recognized the sacrifices of 41 Maine firefighters. This year, the annual event will memorialize one more Mainer, Chief Bobby Dorr of Ellsworth, whose cancer was related to his fire service.

In this spirit of remembrance and gratitude, I call on my colleagues to support the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act, which will recognize and honor our Nation's fallen firefighters with a commemorative coin program to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

The commemorative coin program has long been a bipartisan way for Congress to recognize those who have made enduring contributions to our Nation. Authorizing a coin program to honor fallen firefighters and raise funds for programs to help those they leave behind, particularly as we reflect on the legacy of 9/11, is a fitting tribute and a meaningful way for Americans to show their appreciation. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and to join me in honoring the firefighters who gave their lives in service to others on September 11 and throughout our Nation's history.

Mr. President, I would like to thank my colleagues and fellow Congressional Fire Services Caucus cochairs, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Murkowski, and Senator Peters, for supporting this legislation. I urge the rest of our colleagues to join us in honoring America's bravest.

Sen. Susan M. CollinsR-ME · Mar 11, 2026

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act. Firefighters across Maine and throughout the country courageously and selflessly put their lives on the…

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Sen. Richard J. DurbinD-IL · Mar 11, 2026

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

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Introduced in SenateIssued March 11, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 4051

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 11, 2026

Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Peters, and Ms. Lummis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

A BILL

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins that are emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout the history of the United States.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act.

Coin specifications

(a)

Denominations

The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary) shall mint and issue the following coins:

(1)

$5 gold coins

Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall—

(A)

weigh 8.359 grams;

(B)

have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and

(C)

contain not less than 90 percent gold.

(2)

$1 silver coins

Not more than 400,000 $1 coins, which shall—

(A)

weigh 26.73 grams;

(B)

have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and

(C)

contain not less than 90 percent silver.

(3)

Half-dollar clad coins

Not more than 750,000 half-dollar coins which shall—

(A)

weigh 11.34 grams;

(B)

have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and

(C)

be minted to the specifications for half-dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 31, United States Code.

(b)

Legal tender

The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code.

(c)

Numismatic items

For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items.

Designs of coins

(a)

Design requirements

(1)

In general

The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout the history of the United States.

(2)

Designation and inscriptions

On each coin minted under this Act there shall be—

(A)

a designation of the value of the coin;

(B)

an inscription of the year 2029; and

(C)

inscriptions of the words Liberty, In God We Trust, United States of America, and E Pluribus Unum.

(b)

Selection

The designs for the coins minted under this Act shall be—

(1)

selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation; and

(2)

reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.

Issuance of coins

(a)

Quality of coins

Coins minted under this Act may be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.

(b)

Period for issuance

The Secretary may issue coins minted under this Act only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2029.

Sale of coins

(a)

Sale price

The coins issued under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of—

(1)

the face value of the coins;

(2)

the surcharge provided in section 6(a) with respect to such coins; and

(3)

the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping).

(b)

Bulk sales

The Secretary shall make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.

(c)

Prepaid orders

(1)

In general

The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins.

(2)

Discount

Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount.

Surcharges

(a)

In general

All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of—

(1)

$35 per coin for the $5 coin;

(2)

$10 per coin for the $1 coin; and

(3)

$5 per coin for the half-dollar coin.

(b)

Distribution

Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to support the mission and programs of the Foundation.

(c)

Audits

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b).

(d)

Limitation

Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Secretary may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

Financial assurances

The Secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that—

(1)

minting and issuing coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government; and

(2)

no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 6 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.