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Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced: February 28, 1995 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192)
Mar 10, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Mar 1, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E472-473)
Feb 28, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Feb 28, 1995
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue five-dollar gold coins and one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the scientific, educational, and cultural significance of the Smithsonian Institution.

Mandates that: (1) all but a certain portion of surcharges received from coin sales be paid by the Secretary to the Smithsonian Institution to support programming related to the 150th anniversary and general activities of the Smithsonian Institution; and (2) a certain portion of such surcharges be dedicated to supporting the operation and activities of the National Numismatic Collection at the National Museum of American History.

What's happening now June 8, 1995

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
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