H.R. 2726 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 2726 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 10, 2015, sponsored by Bill Posey with 298 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 298
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 114-282
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Posey (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 114 Democrats, 184 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 10, 2015
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-282. (Dec 16, 2016)
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- H.R. 26: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 893: Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 4246: National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 2722: Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 3784: SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016
- H.R. 24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- S. 264: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- S. 301: Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 446: Shareholder Protection Act of 2015
- H.R. 870: Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act of 2015
Committees
- Budget Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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