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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 26, 2015Finance and Financial Sector
H.R. 1698

Bullion and Collectible Coin Production Efficiency and Cost Savings Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 23, 2015)

Bullion and Collectible Coin Production Efficiency and Cost Savings Act

(Sec. 2) This bill repeals: (1) the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to change the design of certain gold bullion coins, and (2) requirements for the protective covering for certain bullion coins.

The copper content requirements for quarter dollar coins are repealed and the silver content is required to be not less than 90%.

Technical revisions are made to the requirements for palladium bullion investment coins.

(Sec. 3) Proof and uncirculated versions of American Eagle silver coins issued during calendar year 2016 shall have a smooth edge incused with a designation that notes the 30th anniversary of the first issue of such coins.

What just happenedJun 24, 2015

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2](R-MI)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 24, 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
  2. Jun 23, 2015FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 23, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4563)

  4. 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 H4563)

  5. Jun 23, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1698.

  6. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4562-4563)

  7. Jun 23, 2015FloorH30300

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

  8. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  9. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Mar 26, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 23, 201536

Bullion and Collectible Coin Production Efficiency and Cost Savings Act

(Sec. 2) This bill repeals: (1) the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to change the design of certain gold bullion coins, and (2) requirements for the protective covering for certain bullion coins.

The copper content requirements for quarter dollar coins are repealed and the silver content is required to be not less than 90%.

Technical revisions are made to the requirements for palladium bullion investment coins.

(Sec. 3) Proof and uncirculated versions of American Eagle silver coins issued during calendar year 2016 shall have a smooth edge incused with a designation that notes the 30th anniversary of the first issue of such coins.

Introduced in HouseMar 26, 2015

Bullion and Collectible Coin Production Efficiency and Cost Savings Act

This bill repeals: (1) the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to change the design of certain gold bullion coins, and (2) requirements for the protective covering for certain bullion coins.

The copper content requirements for quarter dollar coins are repealed, and the silver content is required to be not less than 90%.

Technical revisions are made to the requirements for palladium bullion investment coins.

Bullion and Collectible Coin Production Efficiency and Cost Savings Act — Informed