Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative Coin Act
Public Law 99-61 · H.R. 47 · 99th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Jul 9, 1985 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. Frank Annunzio (D-IL-11)
Cosponsors (133): Rep. Joseph Addabbo, Rep. Glenn Anderson,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative Coin Act -Title I: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative Coins- Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of: (1) five dollar gold coins, emblematic of the centennial of the Statue of Liberty; (2) one dollar silver coins, emblematic of the use of Ellis Island; and (3) half dollar coins, emblematic of the contributions of immigrants to America.
Sets forth certain features of such coins, and provides for their sale and issuance. Provides for the distribution and use of such sale funds to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Terminates the minting of such coins on December 31, 1986.
Title II: Liberty Coins - Liberty Coin Act - Amends Federal law to direct the Secretary to mint and issue, in quantities sufficient to meet public demand, one dollar silver bullion coins of specified size, weight, and design. Specifies the source of the silver to be used for such coins. Provides for their sale and issuance.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Financial Services Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Consumer Affairs and Coinage Subcommittee
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 17 actions.
- Jul 9, 1985Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 99-61.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 2, 1985PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 24, 1985Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Unanimous Consent Request to Consider Senate Amendments Rejected in House.
- Jun 21, 1985FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- May 7, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- May 6, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Mar 6, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Mar 5, 1985FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Feb 20, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Consumer Affairs and Coinage Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Consumer Affairs and Coinage Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Consumer Affairs and Coinage Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee
- Feb 11, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Consumer Affairs and Coinage Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee
- Jan 3, 1985CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Financial Services Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.