Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

HR 1546 authorizes the minting of commemorative coins to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. It specifies three coin types ($5 gold, $1 silver, and half-dollar) to be issued in 2026, with surcharges ($35, $10, and $5 per coin, respectively) directed to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund. These surcharges fund preservation, recreation, and educational programs for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. The bill does not impose new taxes or regulations but creates a dedicated funding stream for canal corridor maintenance and history initiatives.