Alex Padilla: “I rise to introduce the America's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act. After a 26-year absence, the…”

“I rise to introduce the America's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act. After a 26-year absence, the Olympics are making a big return to American soil with Los Angeles, CA and Salt Lake City, UT, set to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, respectively. The America's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act would direct the Treasury Department to mint and issue coins in commemoration of these games. The 2028 summer games--or LA28--will be the ninth time that the United States and the third time that Los Angeles will host the modern Olympics. The 2034 winter games will be the 10th time that our Nation and the second time that Salt Lake City will host the modern Olympics. The proceeds from the sale of these coins will support the hosting of the 2028 and 2034 Games and aid in the execution of their legacy programs, including the promotion of youth sports in the United States. It is also worth noting that this bill would come at no cost to the Federal Government.”