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H.R. 2722Became Law

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 29, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 15, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins (to be made of "pink gold" containing at least 75% gold), 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the fight against breast cancer.

(Sec. 4) The Treasury shall:

  • select the design for the coins based upon the winning design from a juried, compensated design competition following certain specifications; and
  • issue the coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2018.

(Sec. 7) All such coin sales must include the following surcharges: $35 per $5 gold coin, $10 per $1 dollar silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar coin.

The Treasury shall pay received surcharges promptly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation according to a specified distribution formula.

What just happenedApr 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-148.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12](D-NY)Sponsor
309 cosponsors165 D144 R
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  1. Apr 29, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-148.

  2. Apr 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-148.

  3. Apr 29, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 20, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 20, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 20, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 19, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Apr 19, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Apr 19, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2202)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 19, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2202)

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  12. Jul 16, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  13. Jul 15, 2015FloorH38310

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

  14. Jul 15, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 442).

  15. Jul 15, 2015Floor8000

    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): 421 - 9, 1 Present (Roll no. 442).

  16. Jul 15, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5183-5184, H5213-5214; text of modification by amendment: CR H5183-5184)

  17. Jul 15, 2015FloorH8D000

    UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Luetkemeyer asked unanimous consent that the text of H.R. 2722, as proposed to be passed under suspension of the rules, be modified by the amendment at the desk. Agreed to without objection.

  18. Jul 14, 2015FloorH37220

    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.

  19. Jul 14, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2722.

  20. Jul 14, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5127-5130; text of measure as introduced: CR H5127-5128)

  21. Jul 14, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  22. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Budget Committee
  23. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Financial Services Committee
  24. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  25. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E867)

  26. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 29, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 15, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins (to be made of "pink gold" containing at least 75% gold), 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the fight against breast cancer.

(Sec. 4) The Treasury shall:

  • select the design for the coins based upon the winning design from a juried, compensated design competition following certain specifications; and
  • issue the coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2018.

(Sec. 7) All such coin sales must include the following surcharges: $35 per $5 gold coin, $10 per $1 dollar silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar coin.

The Treasury shall pay received surcharges promptly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation according to a specified distribution formula.

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 19, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July15, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins (to be made of "pink gold" containing at least 75% gold), 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the fight against breast cancer.

(Sec. 4) The Treasury shall:

  • select the design for the coins based upon the winning design from a juried, compensated design competition following certain specifications; and
  • issue the coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2018.

(Sec. 7) All such coin sales must include the following surcharges: $35 per $5 gold coin, $10 per $1 dollar silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar coin.

The Treasury shall pay received surcharges promptly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation according to a specified distribution formula.

Passed House amendedJul 15, 201536

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins (to be made of "pink gold" containing at least 75% gold), 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the fight against breast cancer.

(Sec. 4) The Treasury shall:

  • select the design for the coins based upon the winning design from a juried, compensated design competition following certain specifications; and
  • issue the coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2018.

(Sec. 7) All such coin sales must include the following surcharges: $35 per $5 gold coin, $10 per $1 dollar silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar coin.

The Treasury shall pay received surcharges promptly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation according to a specified distribution formula.

Introduced in HouseJun 10, 2015

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the fight against breast cancer.

The Treasury shall:

  • select the design for the coins based upon the winning design from a juried, compensated design competition following certain specifications; and
  • issue the coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2018.

All such coin sales must include the following surcharges: $35 per $5 gold coin, $10 per $1 dollar silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar coin.

The Treasury shall pay received surcharges promptly to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation according to a specified distribution formula.

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act — Informed