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S. 1596 (117th)

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act

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Introduced

12 May 2021

Last action

17 May 2022 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

Subjects

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Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

Greatest Generation Memorial Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. All surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 2021

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 2022

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2515-2516)

    Source: Floor

  4. 16 May 2022

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2515-2516)

    Source: Floor

  5. 16 May 2022

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 16 May 2022

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 May 2022

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 May 2022

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 May 2022

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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