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H.R. 2673 (102nd)

James Madison-Bill of Rights Commemorative Coin Act

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Introduced

18 June 1991

Last action

17 July 1991 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Andrews, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3], Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Browder, Glen [D-AL-3], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6]

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Summary

James Madison-Bill of Rights Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury (the Secretary) to mint and issue five-dollar gold coins emblematic of the Bill of Rights, and one-dollar silver coins emblematic of James Madison. Sets forth guidelines for their sale and issuance, and for financial assurances. Mandates that the surcharges received by the Secretary shall be transmitted to the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Trust Fund. Authorizes audits by the Comptroller General. Provides a general waiver of procurement regulations when implementing this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 18 June 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 June 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 June 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  4. 1 July 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 July 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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