Commemorative coins minted to support 2028 Olympic, Paralympic Games under Romney bill

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) recently introduced a bipartisan bill that would require the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles.

“The Olympics showcase the greatness of the human spirit, and it was one of the greatest honors of my life to organize the 2002 Salt Lake Games,” Sen. Romney said. “I’m pleased to cosponsor this legislation, which will direct the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — without costing the federal government a dollar.”

Sen. Romney introduced the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act, S. 4382, with bill sponsor U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA). If enacted, the bill would direct the Treasury Secretary to mint and issue commemorative $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, half dollar clad coins, and proof silver $1 coins commemorating the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in LA.

“While the eyes of the world will be on the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, the work preparing our region for this grand stage is already starting,” said Sen. Padilla. “This will be a major event in both Los Angeles and American history, that’s why I’m also introducing legislation to make a commemorative coin that will honor the 2028 Games and its legacy youth sports programs.”

S. 4382 has been referred for consideration to the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.