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H.R. 1079 (104th)

Smithsonian Institution Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

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Introduced

28 February 1995

Last action

8 June 1995 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192)

Sponsors

Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1], SAM JOHNSON, Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Sanford Bishop, Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large], Rep. Tucker, Walter R., III [D-CA-37], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Seastrand, Andrea H. [R-CA-22], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], NITA LOWEY, Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]

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21 August 2025

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 March 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E472-473)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 March 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 June 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192)

    Source: IntroReferral

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