Revision: Dec. 1, 2025, 10:29 a.m.
HR 36 - AS INTRODUCED
2026 SESSION
26-2970
04/09
HOUSE RESOLUTION 36
A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.
SPONSORS: Rep. Giasson, Hills. 29; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Tom Mannion, Hills. 1; Rep. Cole, Hills. 26; Rep. Wade, Straf. 15; Rep. Sellers, Graf. 10; Rep. McFarlane, Graf. 18
COMMITTEE: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
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ANALYSIS
This resolution urges the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.
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26-2970
04/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service.
Whereas, Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution provides that no state shall emit bills of credit and reserves this duty to the United States of America; and
Whereas, The Gold Clause Repeal of June 5, 1933, and the Nixon Shock of 1971 removed the gold standard, making the United States the sole backer of currency; and
Whereas, 31 United States Code, section 5103 states that United States coins and currency are legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues; and
Whereas, failure to accept tendered currency can call into question the value and credibility of the currency; and
Whereas, citizens are not required under any laws to carry cards of electronic or debit for monetary transactions; and
Whereas, government agencies and vendors have charged 'convenience fees' for electronic transactions while not accepting tendered bills which violates the clause of 31 United States Code, section 5103 regarding legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and such practices continue at certain facilities, including but not limited to National Park Service and museum parking, entry, concessions, and services; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives:
That all federal agencies and all subcontracted companies and agencies which operate on federal facilities, parks, preserves, and offices shall accept the legal tendered currency of the United States of America.