https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/congress-votes-to-end-production-of-the-penny-after-234-years-sending-a-bill-to-trumpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/congress-votes-to-end-production-of-the-penny-after-234-years-sending-a-bill-to-trumphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/congress-votes-to-end-production-of-the-penny-after-234-years-sending-a-bill-to-trump#u96576Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:21:26 +0000Congress has approved legislation to formally end the production of pennies after 234 years, sending the measure to President Donald Trump's desk. The legislation, known as the Common Cents Act, also impacts nickels and cash transactions, addressing retailer shortages and altering how shoppers pay with cash. Supporters of the bill note that producing the one-cent coin costs nearly four cents each to make. The Senate-passed measure garnered backing from banks, restaurant operators, and franchise small businesses before clearing Congress.Why it mattersLawmakers have debated the economic uti