House Bill for 9/11 Anniversary Coins Stalls in Congress

Legislation to mint gold and silver coins commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 has failed to gain enough support.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 2:31pm

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A Congressional bill requiring the U.S. Mint to design and issue gold and silver coins honoring the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks appears to be stalled in a House committee. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), would raise nearly $6 million through coin sales for the cash-strapped 9/11 Memorial & Museum, but has only garnered support from 184 House members, leaving it 34 votes shy of approval.

Why it matters

The proposed coins were intended to ensure Americans 'never forget' the tragic events of 9/11, which claimed the lives of 2,977 people. Family members of victims are concerned that apathy may be playing a role in the bill's stagnation, nearly 25 years after the attacks.

The details

The bill has drawn wide bipartisan support throughout the tri-state area, including from Republican representatives Nicole Malliotakis (NY), Andrew Garbarino (Long Island), and Jeff Van Drew (NJ). However, it has failed to capture similar support outside the region, with only 52 of the 218 House Republicans co-sponsoring the legislation.

  • The bill was introduced in Congress in March 2026.
  • The 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be commemorated in September 2026.

The players

Rep. Dan Goldman

The Democratic congressman from New York who sponsored the bill to mint 9/11 commemorative coins.

Monica Iken-Murphy

A founding trustee of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum who lost her husband, Michael Iken, in the attacks.

Joann Ariola

A Republican New York City Councilwoman who is critical of Congress for not supporting the 9/11 commemorative coin bill.

John Feal

A longtime advocate for 9/11 responders who questions Congress' priorities in not helping to finance the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

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What they’re saying

“These people representing us should be more vigilant and on top of what's going on and preparing for the 25th anniversary.”

— Monica Iken-Murphy, Founding Trustee, 9/11 Memorial & Museum (New York Post)

“It is unfathomable to me that any legislator would refuse to sign onto something like this, especially the Republicans in Congress who constantly preach their patriotic values whenever they have the pulpit.”

— Joann Ariola, New York City Councilwoman (New York Post)

“This is something that should have 100% support. They passed a FIFA World Cup commemorative coin with no problem. There is no excuse for this holdup.”

— Joann Ariola, New York City Councilwoman (New York Post)

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