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Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 3, 2022)

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist.

The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. in Auburn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing their missions.

What just happenedAug 3, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-163.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5](D-NY)Sponsor
299 cosponsors217 D82 R
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  1. Aug 3, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-163.

  2. Aug 3, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-163.

  3. Aug 3, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 3, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 2, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 2, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 28, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 27, 2022Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3736)

  9. Jul 27, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3736)

  10. Jul 26, 2022FloorH38310

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

  11. Jul 26, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7147-7148)

  12. Jul 26, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7147-7148)

  13. Jul 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1842.

  14. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7147-7149)

  15. Jul 26, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  16. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  17. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Mar 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 3, 202249

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist.

The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. in Auburn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing their missions.

Passed SenateJul 27, 202255

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist.

The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. in Auburn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing their missions.

Passed HouseJul 26, 202253

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist.

The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. in Auburn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing their missions.

Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2021

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist.

The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. in Auburn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing their missions.

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act — Informed