S. 1525: Common Cents Act

S. 1525 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Today, the U.S. Mint produces one-cent coins for daily use, and cash transactions require exact change down to the penny. Under this bill, within one year, the Treasury Department will stop minting new pennies for circulation, though it will still produce… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.