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Christopher Columbus Coin and Fellowship Act

Introduced: January 11, 1991 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

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To President

Became law

Aug 2, 1991

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Jul 31, 1991

On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 418 - 0 (Roll no. 244).

Jul 31, 1991

Mr. Kostmayer moved to table the motion to reconsider.

Jul 31, 1991

Mr. Richardson moved to reconsider the vote.

Jul 31, 1991

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 408 - 2 (Roll No. 243).

Jul 31, 1991

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 408 - 2 (Roll No. 243).

Jul 31, 1991

Considered as unfinished business.

Jul 30, 1991

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until July 31.

Jul 30, 1991

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Jul 30, 1991

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Jul 30, 1991

Mr. Torres moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 25, 1991

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 25, 1991

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

May 14, 1991

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Feb 12, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Science.

Feb 8, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.

Feb 1, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

Jan 11, 1991

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Jan 11, 1991

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jan 11, 1991

Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.

Jan 11, 1991

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 2

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 31, 1991	House · vote #244	TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER	Passed	418–0	See who voted →
Jul 31, 1991	House · vote #243	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Passed	408–2	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Christopher Columbus Coin and Fellowship Act - Title I: Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Coins - Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than a specified number of five-dollar gold coins, one-dollar silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the quincentenary of the discovery of America.

Sets forth certain features of such coins and provides for their design, issuance, and sale. Terminates the minting of such coins after June 30, 1993.

Requires the Secretary to deposit surcharges from the sale of such coins in the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Fund for use by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation.

Declares that no law governing procurement or public contracts shall be applicable to the procurement of goods and services necessary for carrying out this Act, except that this provision shall not relieve any person from complying with any law relating to equal employment opportunity.

Mandates that all amounts received from coin sales be deposited in the coinage profit fund.

Title II: Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation - Christopher Columbus Fellowship Act - Establishes the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation to award fellowships to outstanding individuals to encourage new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind. Establishes the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Fund.

Directs the Foundation to report to the President and to the Congress annually on its operations.

What's happening now August 2, 1991

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

Committees of jurisdiction 7