Sec. 2. FINDINGS

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## SEC. 2 FINDINGS The Congress finds the following: ####

(1)November 10, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. ####

(2)The United States Marine Corps has, over the course of its illustrious 250-year history, fought gallantly in defense of the United States. ####

(3)The United States Marine Corps has established itself as a leading military force, always prepared for tomorrow’s challenges and to contend with the future character of war. ####

(4)The United States Marine Corps continues to exemplify the warrior ethos that has made it a fighting force of international repute. ####

(5)All Americans should commemorate the legacy of the United States Marine Corps and recognize the significant contributions the values embodied in the Corps have made in protecting the United States against its enemies. ####

(6)In the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, the Congress authorized the construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center as a multipurpose facility for historical displays for the public viewing, curation and storage of artifacts, research facilities, classrooms, offices and associated activities consistent with the mission of the Marine Corps. ####

(7)On November 10, 2006, the Marine Corps Heritage Center opened to the public, with exhibits that share the history of the Marine Corps from 1775 until 1975, and with planned future exhibits on modern day Marine Corps history from the end of the Vietnam War through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to be completed by 2025. ####

(8)The United States should pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps by minting and issuing a commemorative coin. ####

(9)The surcharge proceeds from the sale of a commemorative coin, which would have no net costs to the taxpayers, would raise valuable funding for the continuation of educational programs of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.