Bill(s)Companion Bills
- S 305 (Introduced: February 7, 2023; Richard Blumenthal (D-CT))
- HR 1096 (February 17, 2023; Seth Moulton (D-MA))
(118th Congress)
Short Title - 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act
Proposed Year of Issue - 2025
Purpose Pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and raise funds for the continuation of educational programs of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
"The Congress finds the following:
(1) November 10, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
(2) The United States Marine Corps has, over the course of its illustrious 250-year history, fought gallantly in defense of the United States.
(3) The United States Marine Corps has established itself as a leading military force, always prepared for tomorrow's challenges and to contend with the future character of war.
(4) The United States Marine Corps continues to exemplify the warrior ethos that has made it a fighting force of international repute.
(5) All Americans should commemorate the legacy of the United States Marine Corps and recognize the significant contributions the values embodied in the Corps have made in protecting the United States against its enemies.
(6) In 2000, Congress authorized the construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center as a multipurpose facility for historical displays for the public viewing, curation and storage of artifacts, research facilities, classrooms, offices and associated activities consistent with the mission of the Marine Corps.
(7) On November 10, 2006, the Marine Corps Heritage Center opened to the public, with exhibits that share the history of the Marine Corps from 1775 until 1975, and with planned future exhibits on modern day Marine Corps history from the end of the Vietnam War through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
(8) The United States should pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps by minting and issuing a commemorative coin.
(9) The surcharge proceeds from the sale of a commemorative coin, which would have no net costs to the taxpayers, would raise valuable funding for the continuation of educational programs of the Marine Corps Heritage Center."
Coins - Up to 50,000 Gold $5 coins
- Up to 500,000 Silver $1 coins
- Up to 750,000 Clad Copper-Nickel $0.50 coins
Surcharges - $5 coin: $35
- $1 coin: $10
- $0.50 coin: $5
Current StatusIntroduced; referred to Committee in both chambers.
Sponsor/Beneficiary - Marine Corps Heritage Foundation - only to be used for the purposes of supporting the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
Likelihood of Passage?The House bill currently has over 295 co-sponsors; the Senate bill has 74.
- Per GovTrack: <5% (as of date of this post)
CommentsThe 230th Anniversary of US Marine Corps and the mission of the Marine Corps Heritage Center were recognized with a commemorative silver dollar in 2005 - IMO, this proposal is an unnecessary and undeserved "double dip." For more about the 2005 coin, see:
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2005 Marine Corps Anniversary - Part I-
2005 Marine Corps Anniversary - Part II-
2005 Marine Corps Anniversary - Coin & Stamp SetSimilar bills were introduced in the House and Senate in the prior Congress (117th), but were not reported out of Committee.
For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more Possible? commemorative coin stories, see:
Commems Collection.
Posted 07/01/2023 6:58 pm
Edited to say, Ask a United States Marine what They Think...........
