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H.R. 2808 (109th)

Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act

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Introduced

8 June 2005

Last action

27 September 2006 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 109-285.

Sponsors

Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], JOHN SHIMKUS, Daniel Lipinski, Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], BOBBY RUSH, Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], LUIS GUTIERREZ, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], WM. CLAY, ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Barbara Lee, Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2], Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1]

Subjects

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7 April 2025

Summary

Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of the bicentennial of his birth. Permits issuance of such coins only during 2009. Subjects the coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin.

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Timeline

  1. 8 June 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 September 2006

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 6 September 2006

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H6246-6247)

    Source: Floor

  7. 6 September 2006

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 427).(text: CR H6246-6247)

    Source: Floor

  8. 6 September 2006

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 6 September 2006

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2808.

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 September 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6246-6249, H6271-6272)

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 September 2006

    Floor

    Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 7 September 2006

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 8 September 2006

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9281)

    Source: Floor

  14. 8 September 2006

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9281)

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 September 2006

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 18 September 2006

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 27 September 2006

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 109-285.

    Source: President

  18. 27 September 2006

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  19. 27 September 2006

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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