United States · Bill · S
S. 6 (97th)
Gold Reserve Act of 1980
Introduced
5 January 1981
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Status
Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Federal Reserve System; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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Summary
Gold Reserve Act of 1980 - Cancels the gold certificates issued pursuant to the Gold Reserve Act of 1934. Transfers the right to the gold to the Federal Reserve banks holding such certificates. Requires such banks to buy and sell gold at specified prices in return for payment with Federal Reserve notes. Restricts changes in the monetary base based on the amount of gold reserves. Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to proclaim a gold holiday if gold reserves fall below or exceed by specified percentages the target reserve quantity. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue gold coins to meet public demand. Amends the Federal Reserve Act to repeal the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to call in all gold.
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summary · EN · 5 January 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/6
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