House unanimously votes to eliminate 1-cent coin permanently

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1. 1d ago

   House Unanimously Votes to Permanently End Penny Production

   The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously voted to permanently halt general circulation penny production after 234 years, sending the Common Cents Act to President Donald Trump for his signature. Major retailers such as Walmart and Target are preparing for cash transactions to round to the nearest nickel at checkout. The new legislation permits the minting of collection coins and ensures existing pennies remain valid currency. Lawmakers introduced the measure to help businesses adjust as the currency fades into history.

   Why it matters

   The U.S. Mint previously halted general circulation penny production in November 2025 following a presidential directive. Congress is now making that operational change official through legislation while establishing rounding rules to smooth the transition for cash transactions. Retailers and consumers face a nickel-based future for physical cash payments.

   What is confirmed

   • The House of Representatives unanimously passed the Common Cents Act to permanently eliminate the penny after 234 years.
   • President Donald Trump is set to sign the Common Cents Act.
   • Major retailers including Walmart and Target are preparing for cash transactions at checkout to round to the nearest nickel.
   • The U.S. Mint previously halted general circulation penny production in November 2025 following a presidential directive.
   • Existing pennies will remain valid under the new law, which also includes an exception allowing the minting of collection coins.

   What to watch next

   • President Donald Trump signing the Common Cents Act
   • Retailers implementing nickel-rounding checkout systems nationwide
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. clerk.house.gov — Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
   2. craftyourhappyplace.com — The U.S. Has Stopped Making Pennies—Now Congress Wants to ...
   3. baynews9.com — New bill aims to help businesses adjust after end of penny
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2. 7d ago

   House Unanimously Votes to End Penny Production

   President Donald Trump is set to sign the Common Cents Act after the House unanimously passed the legislation to permanently halt general circulation penny production after 234 years. Major retailers including Walmart and Target are preparing for cash transactions at checkout to round to the nearest nickel. The U.S. Mint previously halted general circulation penny production in November 2025 following a presidential directive. Existing pennies will remain valid under the new law, which also includes an exception allowing the minting of collection coins.

   Why it matters

   The Common Cents Act aims to save costs by stopping the production of coins that cost significantly more to manufacture than their face value. Alongside the penny ban, the legislation directs the Treasury to test cheaper metals for the nickel. Each individual nickel costs about 13 cents to strike.

   What is confirmed

   • Congress passed the Common Cents Act to permanently eliminate general circulation penny production.
   • Cash transactions at checkout will be rounded to the nearest nickel.
   • Existing pennies will remain valid.
   • The House passed the Common Cents Act unanimously.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The nickel could be next for replacement or metal composition changes as the Treasury tests cheaper metals.

   What to watch next

   • President Donald Trump signing the Common Cents Act into law
   • Official implementation timelines from major retailers regarding cash rounding at checkout
   • Treasury findings on testing cheaper nickel metals
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. capitaldigest.com — Walmart Cash Rounding Starts as Trump Signs Penny Ban Law
   2. veritycpas.com — Tax Alert: Common Cents Act Passes Congress, Sets Cash ...
   3. wbznewsradio.iheart.com — House Votes Unanimously To End Penny Production In United ...
   4. blusherme.com — The Penny Is Already on Its Way Out. Now the Nickel Could Be ...
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3. 13d ago

   Congress Passes Common Cents Act to Permanently Eliminate Penny

   Congress has officially passed the Common Cents Act to permanently eliminate the one-cent coin after 234 years. Under the new legislation, the U.S. Mint is barred from minting new pennies, with an exception for collection coins. Additionally, cash transactions at checkout will be rounded to the nearest nickel. The final measure awaits the signature of President Donald Trump. The U.S. Mint had already halted general circulation penny production in November 2025 following a directive from the President.

   Why it matters

   Lawmakers tackled government waste on a bipartisan basis to address the rising manufacturing costs of small coins that exceeded their face value. Following the elimination of the penny, lawmakers are now turning their attention toward the Treasury Department to find cheaper ways to produce the nickel coin or potentially alter its production.

   What is confirmed

   • Congress passed the Common Cents Act to permanently eliminate the one-cent coin.
   • The legislation stops the U.S. Mint from striking new pennies, excepting collection coins.
   • Cash transactions will be rounded to the nearest nickel under the new law.
   • The last U.S. penny for general circulation was minted on November 12, 2025.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Lawmakers now want the Treasury Department to find cheaper ways to produce the nickel coin or potentially stop minting nickels entirely.

   What to watch next

   • President Donald Trump signing the Common Cents Act into law
   • Treasury Department guidance regarding cheaper production methods or changes for the nickel coin
   Sources used for this update (19)

   1. en.as.com — 234 years later, Trump administration to formally end penny ...
   2. www.ms.now — Congress just changed how you pay in cash - ms.now
   3. www.lucianne.com — Lucianne.com News Forum - Homeland Security spends close to $1B <br/>for more California properties for I....
   4. thenationalpulse.com — House Unanimously Passes Bill to End Penny Production.
   5. www.lucianne.com — Lucianne.com News Forum - Biden-era 'weaponized' federal labor board’s <br/>legacy unexpectedly persist....
   6. noticias.foxnews.com — House unanimously votes to eliminate 1-cent coin permanently
   7. www.yahoo.com — Congress killed the penny — now it's coming for the 13-cent ...
   8. capitalisminstitute.org — Congress Ends Penny, Cuts Nickel Costs to Save Taxpayers
   9. www.housebrand.com — House Brand Store | Latest Fashion and Trends Online
   10. www.housebrand.com — House: Twoja modowa historia » odzież damska i męska - kupuj onli...
   11. en.wikipedia.org — List of House cast members - Wikipedia
   12. www.govtrack.us — Text of H.R. 10167: Common Cents Act (Passed Congress version ...
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4. 25d ago

   House Unanimously Passes Common Cents Act to Eliminate Penny

   The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Common Cents Act to permanently eliminate the one-cent coin after 234 years of production. This legislative action addresses rising manufacturing costs that exceeded the coin's face value. The measure now awaits the signature of President Donald Trump to become law. Under the legislation, merchants will be permitted to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. The U.S. Mint already halted penny production in November 2025 following a directive from the President.

   Why it matters

   The legislative action marks a major shift in United States currency handling as manufacturing expenses outpaced the value of the cent. The U.S. Mint previously stopped stamping pennies in November 2025 by presidential directive. Lawmakers structured the new bill to allow merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel once the permanent ban takes effect.

   What is confirmed

   • The House passed the Common Cents Act unanimously.
   • The legislation permanently stops minting the one-cent coin after 234 years.
   • The bill allows merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.
   • The U.S. Mint ceased stamping pennies in November 2025 following a directive from President Donald Trump.

   What to watch next

   • President Donald Trump signing the Common Cents Act into law
   • Implementation dates for cash transaction rounding by merchants
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. en.wikipedia.org — House (TV series) - Wikipedia
   2. www.house.gov — Homepage | house.gov
   3. en.wikipedia.org — House - Wikipedia
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5. 27d ago

   Common Cents Act moves to President Trump for signature to end penny production

   The House unanimously passed the Common Cents Act to permanently stop minting the one-cent coin after 234 years. The legislation allows merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel and is now awaiting President Donald Trump's signature. The U.S. Mint already ceased stamping pennies in November 2025 following a directive from the President. This move addresses the issue of manufacturing costs exceeding the coin's face value.

   Why it matters

   The shift to a nickel-based rounding system removes a low-value currency that costs more to produce than it is worth. This transition follows a period of operational halts at the U.S. Mint.

   What is confirmed

   • The Common Cents Act permanently halts the production of the one-cent coin.
   • The legislation allows cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest nickel.
   • The U.S. Mint stopped stamping pennies in November 2025.
   • President Trump directed the Treasury Department to halt penny production because manufacturing costs exceed the coin's face value.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The Common Cents Act will introduce a new nickel design.

   What to watch next

   • President Donald Trump's signature or veto of the Common Cents Act
   • Treasury Department guidelines for merchant rounding implementation
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. conservativebrief.com — House Votes On Bill That Will Change How People Use Money
   2. political.org — Common Cents Act Heads to Trump’s Desk, Set to Formally End ...
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6. 31d ago

   Congress Votes to End Penny Production After 234 Years

   Congress has passed the Common Cents Act to permanently halt the production of the one-cent coin after 234 years of minting. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for signature. The measure allows merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. President Trump previously directed the Treasury Department to halt penny production because manufacturing costs exceed the coin's face value. The U.S. Mint already stopped stamping pennies in November 2025.

   Why it matters

   The elimination of the penny addresses long-standing federal waste concerns as manufacturing expenses outpaced the coin's monetary worth. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sponsored the Common Cents Act to cut federal minting costs. The House previously considered similar removal legislation before the Senate advanced the final measure.

   What is confirmed

   • Congress passed the Common Cents Act to formally end the production of pennies after 234 years.
   • The legislation has been sent to President Donald Trump's desk.
   • President Trump directed the Treasury Department to stop producing pennies because each coin costs more to make than it is worth.
   • Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand helped sponsor the Common Cents Act to cut federal minting costs.
   • The U.S. Mint stopped stamping pennies in November 2025.

   What to watch next

   • President Donald Trump signing or vetoing the Common Cents Act.
   • Implementation details from the Treasury Department regarding cash transaction rounding.
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. www.newsweek.com — New Bill Would Change How Shoppers Pay With Cash: What to Know
   2. www.sun-sentinel.com — Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump
   3. bankingjournal.aba.com — Common Cents Act clears Senate | ABA Banking Journal
   4. www.yahoo.com — Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s desk
   5. www.fingerlakes1.com — Congress votes to permanently end penny production
   6. newzino.com — Congress votes to end penny production, sending bill to Trump
   confidence 100%
7. 33d ago

   House unanimously votes to eliminate 1-cent coin permanently

   The US House of Representatives has unanimously voted to pass the Common Cents Act, permanently ending the minting of the one-cent coin and allowing merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. The bill represents the second time the House has considered legislation to remove the coin from circulation. While the bill officially terminates production, some reports indicate that pennies are already out of production.

   Why it matters

   The decision to eliminate the penny has been considered for some time, with this being the second attempt to pass legislation to remove it from circulation. The Common Cents Act aims to simplify cash transactions and reduce the costs associated with producing and distributing the coins. The US Treasury and the Federal Reserve will need to implement the changes.

   What is confirmed

   • The House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass the Common Cents Act.
   • The Common Cents Act permanently ends the minting of the one-cent coin.
   • The legislation allows merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.
   • This is the second time the House has considered legislation to remove the coin from circulation.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Pennies are already out of production

   What to watch next

   • Implementation of the Common Cents Act by the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve
   • Senate consideration of the bill
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. live.house.gov — live.house.gov, U.S. House of Representatives
   2. timelessconservative.com — Congress UNANIMOUSLY Kills the Penny - timelessconservative.com
   3. dinarrecaps.com — House Passes Common Cents Bill - Dinar Recaps
   4. goftx.com — Common Cents Act: House Approves Cash Rounding for Retailers
   5. congressvotetracker.org — Congress Vote Tracker · Every Roll-Call Vote, 119th Congress
   6. congressvotetracker.org — Votes in Congress Today | Congress Vote Tracker
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8. 45d ago

   House unanimously passes Common Cents Act to eliminate penny

   The House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass the Common Cents Act, a bill that permanently ends the minting of the one-cent coin. The legislation allows merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. While the bill officially terminates production, some reports indicate that pennies are already out of production. The measure represents the second time the House has considered legislation to remove the coin from circulation.

   Why it matters

   The move addresses the economic inefficiency of producing the penny, which some argue has been rendered obsolete by inflation. This change affects how consumers and businesses handle cash payments for small denominations.

   What is confirmed

   • The House of Representatives voted unanimously to eliminate the one-cent coin permanently.
   • The legislation is titled the Common Cents Act.
   • The bill ends the minting of pennies.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The legislation may affect how people pay with cash.

   What to watch next

   • Senate vote on the Common Cents Act
   • Presidential signature or veto of the bill
   • Implementation guidelines for merchant rounding
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. nypost.com — House unanimously votes to eliminate 1-cent coin permanently
   2. Fox News — House unanimously votes to eliminate one-cent coin permanently
   3. The Hill — Bill that could change the nickel, how you pay with cash passes through House
   4. MarketWatch — Opinion: Inflation killed the penny. Now it’s coming for your dollar.
   5. CUTimes — Credit Union-Backed Fraud, Penny Bills Head to House Floor
   6. www.breitbart.com — House Unanimously Votes to Stop Penny Production
   7. www.yahoo.com — House passes Common Cents bill
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