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HR 4199 105th Congress House

Laurie Beechman Ovarian Cancer Commemorative Coin Act

Official title: To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in commemoration of Laurie Beechman and her battle against ovarian cancer.

Introduced: August 5, 1998 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 31, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Jul 16, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5728-5729)
Jul 14, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Jul 14, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 31, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Laurie Beechman Ovarian Cancer Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 dollar coins emblematic of Laurie Beechman, her struggle against ovarian cancer, and her many accomplishments throughout her life.

Requires prompt payment of all surcharges from coin sales to Gilda's Club, Incorporated, for purposes relating to the battle against ovarian cancer.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Aug 5, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4199: Laurie Beechman Ovarian Cancer Commemorative Coin Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4199/
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"H.R. 4199: Laurie Beechman Ovarian Cancer Commemorative Coin Act." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-4199/.
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