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H.R. 893Became Law

Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 6, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 23, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 350,000 $1 silver coins, and 300,000 half-dollar clad coins to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Father Flanagan's Boys Town.

(Sec. 4) Requires the design of the coins to be emblematic of the 100 years of Boys Town, one of the largest nonprofit child care agencies in the United States.

(Sec. 5) Permits issuance of such coins only between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

(Sec. 7) Subjects all coin sales to specified surcharges, which shall be paid to Boys Town to carry out its cause of caring for and assisting children and families in underserved communities across America. Prohibits any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation.

(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and (2) no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to Boys Town until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered by the Treasury.

What just happenedJul 6, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-30.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1](R-NE)Sponsor
296 cosponsors121 D175 R
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  1. Jul 6, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-30.

  2. Jul 6, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-30.

  3. Jul 6, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 6, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 26, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 26, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 25, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jun 25, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4656)

  9. Jun 25, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4656)

  10. Jun 24, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jun 23, 2015FloorH38310

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

  12. Jun 23, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4560)

  13. Jun 23, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4560)

  14. Jun 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 893.

  15. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4560-4562)

  16. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Huizenga (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Feb 11, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  18. Feb 11, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 11, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 6, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 23, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 350,000 $1 silver coins, and 300,000 half-dollar clad coins to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Father Flanagan's Boys Town.

(Sec. 4) Requires the design of the coins to be emblematic of the 100 years of Boys Town, one of the largest nonprofit child care agencies in the United States.

(Sec. 5) Permits issuance of such coins only between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

(Sec. 7) Subjects all coin sales to specified surcharges, which shall be paid to Boys Town to carry out its cause of caring for and assisting children and families in underserved communities across America. Prohibits any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation.

(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and (2) no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to Boys Town until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered by the Treasury.

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 25, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 23, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 350,000 $1 silver coins, and 300,000 half-dollar clad coins to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Father Flanagan's Boys Town.

(Sec. 4) Requires the design of the coins to be emblematic of the 100 years of Boys Town, one of the largest nonprofit child care agencies in the United States.

(Sec. 5) Permits issuance of such coins only between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

(Sec. 7) Subjects all coin sales to specified surcharges, which shall be paid to Boys Town to carry out its cause of caring for and assisting children and families in underserved communities across America. Prohibits any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation.

(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and (2) no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to Boys Town until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered by the Treasury.

Passed House amendedJun 23, 201536

Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

(Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 350,000 $1 silver coins, and 300,000 half-dollar clad coins to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Father Flanagan's Boys Town.

(Sec. 4) Requires the design of the coins to be emblematic of the 100 years of Boys Town, one of the largest nonprofit child care agencies in the United States.

(Sec. 5) Permits issuance of such coins only between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

(Sec. 7) Subjects all coin sales to specified surcharges, which shall be paid to Boys Town to carry out its cause of caring for and assisting children and families in underserved communities across America. Prohibits any surcharge if issuance of the coin would exceed the annual commemorative coin program issuance limitation.

(Sec. 8) Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and (2) no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to Boys Town until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered by the Treasury.

Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2015

Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 350,000 $1 silver coins, and 300,000 half-dollar clad coins to commemorate the centennial of the founding of Father Flanagan's Boys Town.

Requires the design of the coins to be emblematic of the 100 years of Boys Town, one of the largest nonprofit child care agencies in the United States.

Permits issuance of such coins only between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

Subjects all coin sales to specified surcharges, which shall be paid to Boys Town to carry out its cause of caring for and assisting children and families in underserved communities across America.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the federal government; and (2) no funds, including surcharges, will be disbursed to Boys Town until the total cost of designing and issuing all authorized coins is recovered by the Treasury.

Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act — Informed