The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Public Law 115-65 · H.R. 2519 · 115th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Oct 6, 2017 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Timothy Walz (D-MN-1)
Cosponsors (385): Rep. Phil Roe, Rep. Nancy Pelosi,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar clad commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion.
(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.
(Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar clad coin. Surcharges received shall be paid to the American Legion for costs related to promoting the importance of: (1) caring for those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces; and (2) maintaining patriotic values, strong families, and assistance for at-risk children.
Committees
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
S. 1182 · became Public Law 115-225Related bill
National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2018
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Oct 6, 2017Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 29, 2017FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 28, 2017FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- Sep 26, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Sep 25, 2017FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2519.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 18, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
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Official record
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