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HR 1698 114th Congress House Finance and Financial Sector Commemorative events and holidays Currency Metals

Bullion and Collectible Coin Production Efficiency and Cost Savings Act

Introduced: March 26, 2015 Introduced by: Huizenga, Bill Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 24, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 23, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4563)
Jun 23, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4563)
Jun 23, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1698.
Jun 23, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4562-4563)
Jun 23, 2015
Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 26, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bullion and Collectible Coin Production Efficiency and Cost Savings Act

(Sec. 2) This bill repeals: (1) the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to change the design of certain gold bullion coins, and (2) requirements for the protective covering for certain bullion coins.

The copper content requirements for quarter dollar coins are repealed and the silver content is required to be not less than 90%.

Technical revisions are made to the requirements for palladium bullion investment coins.

(Sec. 3) Proof and uncirculated versions of American Eagle silver coins issued during calendar year 2016 shall have a smooth edge incused with a designation that notes the 30th anniversary of the first issue of such coins.

What's happening now June 24, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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