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H.R. 3415 (99th)

Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act

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Introduced

23 September 1985

Last action

29 October 1986 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-582.

Sponsors

Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5], SANDER LEVIN, Rep. Long, Cathy (Mrs. Gillis) [D-LA-8], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-21], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Monson, David S. [R-UT-2], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]

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Summary

Bicentennial of the Constitution Coins and Medals Act - Title I: Bicentennial of the United States Constitution Commemorative Coins - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a specified number of five dollar gold coins and one dollar silver coins emblematic of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Sets forth certain features of such coins and provides for their sale and issuance. Terminates the minting of such coins after December 31, 1987. Requires the Secretary to deposit in the Treasury all surcharges received from sale of such coins, to be used to reduce the national debt. Title II: Bicentennial of the United States Constitution Commemorative Medals - Directs the Secretary to strike and deliver to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution a specified number of gold, silver, and bronze medals commemorating the Bicentennial. Authorizes the Commission to dispose of such medals at a premium. Terminates the striking of such medals after December 31, 1987.

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Timeline

  1. 23 September 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

    Source: Committee

  2. 23 September 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 October 1986

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 October 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 October 1986

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 October 1986

    Discharge

    House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 1 October 1986

    Committee

    House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  10. 2 October 1986

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 10 October 1986

    Introduced

    Read twice and held at the desk by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 October 1986

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 October 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 October 1986

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 16 October 1986

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  16. 20 October 1986

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 October 1986

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  18. 21 October 1986

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  19. 29 October 1986

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-582.

    Source: President

  20. 29 October 1986

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  21. 29 October 1986

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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