HR 5873
116th Congress
House
Finance and Financial Sector
Commemorative events and holidays
Currency
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Women's rights
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced: February 12, 2020
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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Feb 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist.
The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to Project Legacy in Brooklyn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing its mission.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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