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HR 2519 — The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2017. Enacted.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 25, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar clad commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. (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, and $5 per half-dollar clad coin. Surcharges received shall be paid to the American Legion for costs related to promoting the importance of: (1) caring for those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces; and (2) maintaining patriotic values, strong families, and assistance for at-risk children.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds specific legislative references to historical acts related to veterans, including details about the American Legion and the G.I. Bill of Rights, enhancing the context around the recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion. This inclusion provides a clearer historical framework and recognizes the contributions of those laws and individuals involved, thus enriching the narrative surrounding veterans' benefits.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 65] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 131 STAT.
2519 Received in Senate (RDS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1191]] Public Law 115-65 115th Congress An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
R.
<<NOTE:
2519 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2017 Received _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
Oct.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
6, 2017 - [H.R.
2519]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act.
31 USC 5112 note.>> SECTION 1.
(7) after Hurricane Hugo in 1989, The American Legion established the National Emergency Fund to provide immediate cash relief for veterans who have been affected by natural disasters;
[[Page 131 STAT.
1192]] (7) after Hurricane Hugo in 1989, The American Legion established the National Emergency Fund to provide immediate cash relief for veterans who have been affected by natural disasters;
2357), a next- generation G.I.
2357), a next-generation G.I.
and (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver.
and [[Page 131 STAT.
1193]] (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver.
(c) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with-- (A) the Commission of Fine Arts;
(c) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with-- <<NOTE:
Consultation.>> (A) the Commission of Fine Arts;
and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee.
and (2) reviewed <<NOTE:
Review.>> by the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee.
SEC.
[[Page 131 STAT.
1194]] SEC.
and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.
and (2) no funds, including applicable surcharges, are disbursed to the recipient designated in section 7 until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the United [[Page 131 STAT.
Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 2017.
1195]] States Treasury, consistent with sections 5112(m) and 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code.
Attest:
Approved October 6, 2017.
KAREN L.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
HAAS, Clerk.
2519 (S.
1182):
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163 (2017):
Sept.
25, considered and passed House.
Sept.
28, considered and passed Senate.
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Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 31 U.S.C. § 5103, 31 U.S.C. § 5112, 31 U.S.C. § 5134

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 115-65.

  4. Became Public Law No: 115-65.

  5. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Presented to President.

  8. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6232)

  9. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6232)

  10. Received in the Senate, read twice.

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

  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7452-7456)

  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2519.

  14. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7452-7453)

  15. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7452-7453)

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

  17. Introduced in House

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2519 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 25, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar clad commemorative coins in recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. (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, and $5 per half-dollar clad coin. Surcharges received shall be paid to the American Legion for costs related to promoting the importance of: (1) caring for those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces; and (2) maintaining patriotic values, strong families, and assistance for at-risk children.
Who sponsors HR 2519?
HR 2519 is sponsored by Walz, Timothy J. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2519?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 18, 2017. Enacted.
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