WASHINGTON — Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn introduced a bill last week to authorize the creation of $1 coins to honor former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara. Co-sponsors include Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Rob Portman of Ohio and Susan Collins of Maine, along with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine.

The couple, who owned homes in Texas and Maine, died last year. The “American Innovation $1 Coin Act” requires $1 coins minted over 14 years to recognize “pioneering individuals or groups.”