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H.R. 2726Became Law

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 16, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 5, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, $5 per half-dollar clad coin, and $50 per proof silver coin.

All of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid as follows:

  • one-half to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum's "Destination Moon" exhibit;
  • one-quarter to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation; and
  • one-quarter to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, to aid its missions by providing college scholarships for the very best and brightest students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).

There may not be any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation.

(Sec. 8) Treasury shall ensure that:

  • minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and
  • no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered.

What just happenedDec 16, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-282.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8](R-FL)Sponsor
298 cosponsors114 D184 R
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  1. Dec 16, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-282.

  2. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-282.

  3. Dec 16, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 16, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 15, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 15, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 12, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 10, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7108)

  9. Dec 10, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7108)

  10. Dec 6, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 5, 2016FloorH38310

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

  12. Dec 5, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7149-7150)

  13. Dec 5, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7149-7150)

  14. Dec 5, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2726.

  15. Dec 5, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7149-7152)

  16. Dec 5, 2016FloorH30300

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

  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.

  20. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jun 10, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 16, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 5, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, $5 per half-dollar clad coin, and $50 per proof silver coin.

All of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid as follows:

  • one-half to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum's "Destination Moon" exhibit;
  • one-quarter to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation; and
  • one-quarter to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, to aid its missions by providing college scholarships for the very best and brightest students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).

There may not be any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation.

(Sec. 8) Treasury shall ensure that:

  • minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and
  • no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered.
Passed Senate without amendmentDec 10, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 5, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, $5 per half-dollar clad coin, and $50 per proof silver coin.

All of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid as follows:

  • one-half to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum's "Destination Moon" exhibit;
  • one-quarter to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation; and
  • one-quarter to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, to aid its missions by providing college scholarships for the very best and brightest students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).

There may not be any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation.

(Sec. 8) Treasury shall ensure that:

  • minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and
  • no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered.
Passed House amendedDec 5, 201636

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.

(Sec. 7) All sales of coins minted under this bill shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, $5 per half-dollar clad coin, and $50 per proof silver coin.

All of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid as follows:

  • one-half to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum's "Destination Moon" exhibit;
  • one-quarter to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation; and
  • one-quarter to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, to aid its missions by providing college scholarships for the very best and brightest students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).

There may not be any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitatio

(Sec. 8) Treasury shall ensure that:

  • minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and
  • no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to any recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered.
Introduced in HouseJun 10, 2015

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.

Treasury may issue coins minted under this Act for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.

All sales of coins minted under this Act shall include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, $5 per half-dollar clad coin, and $50 per proof silver coin.

All of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid as follows:

  • one-half to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum's "Destination Moon" exhibit;
  • one-quarter to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation; and
  • one-quarter to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, to aid its missions by providing college scholarships for the very best and brightest students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act — Informed