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Congress Stalls 9/11 Coin Bill, Frustrating Victims' Families

2/2/2026

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Congress has stalled a bill to issue gold and silver coins for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) introduced the measure to raise nearly $6 million for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, with 184 co-sponsors.
The proposal has limited Republican backing and victims’ families express frustration as advocates press for funding, citing prior coin approvals for the FIFA World Cup.

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Story summary

Congress has stalled a bill to issue gold and silver coins for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) introduced the measure to raise nearly $6 million for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, with 184 co-sponsors.
The proposal has limited Republican backing and victims’ families express frustration as advocates press for funding, citing prior coin approvals for the FIFA World Cup.