HR 2519 115th Congress House Finance and Financial Sector Commemorative events and holidays Currency Veterans' organizations and recognition

The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced: May 18, 2017 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Oct 6, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-65.

Oct 6, 2017

Signed by President.

Sep 29, 2017

Presented to President.

Sep 29, 2017

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 28, 2017

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6232)

Sep 28, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6232)

Sep 26, 2017

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Sep 25, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 25, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7452-7453)

Sep 25, 2017

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7452-7453)

Sep 25, 2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2519.

Sep 25, 2017

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7452-7456)

Sep 25, 2017

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

May 18, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

May 18, 2017

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 25, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar clad commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar clad coin. Surcharges received shall be paid to the American Legion for costs related to promoting the importance of: (1) caring for those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces; and (2) maintaining patriotic values, strong families, and assistance for at-risk children.

What's happening now October 6, 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-65.

Committees of jurisdiction 1