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HR 4053 102th Congress House

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Coin Act

Official title: To provide for the minting of one dollar silver coins in commemoration of the Year of the Vietnam Veteran and the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Introduced: April 9, 1992 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Finance and Financial Sector AnniversariesCoins and coinageMoneyMonuments and memorials
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Dec 16, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.
Nov 26, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Nov 26, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 16, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of one-dollar silver coins to commemorate the heroic service of veterans who served during the Vietnam War and the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Sets forth certain features of such coins and provides for their design, issuance, and sale. Requires that all sales include a surcharge of $7 per coin. Requires that all surcharges be paid to the Vietnam Veterans Assistance Fund for specified veteran programs and services.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
DOOLEY, CAL
· Apr 9, 1992
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Apr 9, 1992
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