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S. 559 102nd Congress Senate

Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Commemorative Coin Act

Official title: A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Introduced: August 2, 1991 See on congress.gov
Finance and Financial Sector Armed forces abroadCoins and coinageIraqKuwait
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Military interventionMilitary occupationMoneyPersian GulfSaudi ArabiaSilver
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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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Mar 5, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Mar 5, 1991
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 5, 1991

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue one dollar coins emblematic of the U.S. military's participation in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Sets a termination date for the Secretary's authority.

Mandates that the: (1) minting and issuing of such coins will not result in any net cost to the Federal Government; (2) surcharges received from the sale of such coins be used to defray the costs of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; and (3) Congress receive annual reports on all surcharge funds expenditures.

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Aug 2, 1991
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