Months after winding down the penny, U.S. lawmakers are eyeing making big changes to the nickel — as well as how Americans pay for goods with cash.
The Senate passed the “Common Cents Act” with unanimous consent on August 7, about a month after a similar version of the bill passed in the House. However, since the House and Senate passed two different pieces of legislation, an identical bill must still clear both chambers before it can be sent to President Donald Trump.
