Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act (HR 429)

Summary

The Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act (HR 429) aims to commemorate the contributions of American women who supported the Home Front during World War II. The key elements of the bill are:

Purpose

• Honor the millions of women who entered the workforce to fill jobs left by men who joined the military, supporting the war effort through factory work, farming, volunteering, and other critical roles.
• Recognize the "Rosie the Riveter" icon as representing this diverse women's workforce.
• Preserve the history and legacy of these women's patriotic service and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Key Provisions

• Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue the following commemorative coins:
  • $5 gold coins (up to 50,000)
  • $1 silver coins (up to 400,000)
  • Half-dollar clad coins (up to 750,000)
• Specifies the designs of the coins must be "emblematic of the legacy of the diverse women workforce" who contributed to the World War II Home Front.
• Designates the coins as legal tender and numismatic items.

Impact

• Provides a national commemoration and preservation of the important historical contributions of American women during World War II.
• Generates commemorative coin sales revenue that may support related educational, preservation, and recognition efforts.
• Raises awareness of the critical role women played in the wartime economy and their challenges overcoming discrimination.

Overall, this bill seeks to honor the "Rosie the Riveter" workforce and their lasting impact on American history through the minting of commemorative coins.