Bills · S 4051
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4051Finance and Financial Sector
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
INTRO MAR 11· LAST ACTION MAR 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it provides a unique way for the public to recognize the bravery and sacrifices of firefighters nationwide, while also generating financial support for a crucial cause. If this bill becomes law, it establishes a dedicated funding stream for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, an organization that assists the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty and promotes firefighter safety. This means more resources would be available for their support programs, memorials, and safety initiatives.
If the bill does not pass, this specific commemorative coin program would not happen, and the associated funding mechanism for the Foundation would not be created. This could represent a missed opportunity for both public recognition of firefighters' service and a valuable source of financial support for a non-profit dedicated to assisting their families.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Treasury to mint up to 50,000 $5 gold, 400,000 $1 silver, and 750,000 half-dollar commemorative coins.
This provision establishes the specific types and maximum quantities of collectible coins that will be created.
PROVISION 02
All coins will feature designs emblematic of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and firefighter service and sacrifice, with an issuance year of "2029."
This ensures the coins visually represent and commemorate the intended honorees and memorial.
PROVISION 03
An additional surcharge ($35 for gold, $10 for silver, $5 for half-dollar) will be added to the sale price of each coin.
This surcharge is the primary mechanism for generating funds that will benefit a specific charitable organization.
PROVISION 04
All surcharges collected from coin sales will be paid directly to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
This provision provides direct financial support to a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters and their families.
PROVISION 05
The Treasury must ensure that minting and issuing these coins will not result in any net cost to the United States Government, recovering all expenses before disbursing surcharges.
This guarantees the program is self-sustaining and does not draw from taxpayer funds.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
R· Maine
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 6 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 11
Introduced in Senate
MAR 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4051
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 11, 2026
Last actionMar 11, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2026
Senate BillS 4051Finance and Financial Sector
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 11, 2026
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
12
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