by Craig Hemke, Sprott Money:
Craig Hemke sits down with Rob Kientz of The Freedom Report to dive into America’s monetary crossroads. From legal tender bills in U.S. states to the looming dollar crisis, Rob unpacks the gold movement, federal resistance, and what’s next for the global economy. Don’t miss this crucial update from Sprott Money’s “Ask The Expert” April 2025 episode.
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Sound Money Legal Tender Movement Across States
A few years ago, Robert met the founders of C4SM, including Jim and Forsyth, and got involved at a volunteer level. Eventually, he was asked to participate on the board and has been active for about a year now, working on both the educational and political fronts. Their main efforts include:
- Trying to pass legal tender bills
- Working in the states of Florida, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and South Carolina
“Gold and silver are money per the constitution,” Robert emphasized. However, the federal government ignores this fact. According to Amendment 10, powers not given to the federal government belong to the states and people. The goal is to have states declare gold as money again.
Most legislators don’t understand true money, only fiat currency, but inflation’s damage is clear to them. There is rising interest in sound money as a solution.
States With Legal Tender Bills Progress
Currently, eight states have legal tender bills or laws. Utah nearly became the ninth, but their bill was vetoed by the governor despite passing both houses.
In Florida, a bill passed through all legislative houses. Challenges remain due to federal “landmines” that make careful wording critical. Support is strong:
