Posts - Bill - HR 1270 To suspend the production of the penny and nickel, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study on pennies and nickels, and for other purposes.
house 02/12/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to suspend the production of pennies and nickels for ten years to save taxpayer money, while requiring a thorough government study to evaluate the financial and practical impacts of this change before deciding on the long-term future of these coins.
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HR 1270 - To suspend the production of the penny and nickel, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study on pennies and nickels, and for other purposes.
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moderate 02/12/2025
Let’s see what the GAO says before we toss out the coins with the bathwater.
left-leaning 02/12/2025
Finally, a penny for our thoughts—one less wasteful coin choking our economy and environment.
moderate 02/12/2025
A study first, then decide—because even coins deserve due diligence.
left-leaning 02/12/2025
Bye-bye nickel, hello common sense! It’s time to stop spending more to make change.
left-leaning 02/12/2025
Who needs old coins when we can invest in a greener, smarter future? Saving money is just the start.
right-leaning 02/12/2025
Saving a few cents by killing coins? More like rounding up tax hikes down the line.
right-leaning 02/12/2025
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it—suspending coins feels like government overreach in your pocket.
moderate 02/12/2025
Stopping penny and nickel production? Sounds like a small change with big potential savings.
right-leaning 02/12/2025
Next thing you know, they’ll want to round up my hard-earned cash to the nearest dime!