Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act
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HR 2453 — Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act
Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-201.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 07, 2011. Enacted.
Summary
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Mark Twain. Limits issuance of such coins to calendar year 2016. Requires specified surcharges in the sale of such coins, which shall be promptly paid, in specified percentages, to: (1) the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, to support the continued restoration of the house and grounds, and ensure continuing growth and innovation in museum programming to research, promote, and educate on the legacy of Mark Twain; (2) the University of California, Berkeley, for the benefit of the Mark Twain Project at the Bancroft Library to support programs to study and promote the legacy of Mark Twain; (3) Elmira College, New York, for research and education purposes; and (4) the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, Missouri, to preserve historical sites related to Mark Twain and help support study and promotion programs. Directs the Secretary to take actions 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 applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in this Act until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act is recovered by the Treasury.
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Read HR 2453 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 112-201.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 19 (Roll no. 607). (consideration: CR H6390-6391; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 11/14/2012 H6352)
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2453.
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Mr. Luetkemeyer moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H6352-6353)
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/21/2012 S6671)
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S.AMDT.2865 Amendment SA 2865 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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S.AMDT.2865 Amendment SA 2865 proposed by Senator Pryor for Senator Blumenthal. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6671; text: CR 9/21/2012 S6671)To improve the bill.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6671)
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 4, 2 Present (Roll no. 171). (text: CR 4/17/2012 H1824)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1962)
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2453.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1824-1826)
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Mr. Luetkemeyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsors
- Blaine Luetkemeyer · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2453 do?
- Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Mark Twain. Limits issuance of such coins to calendar year 2016. Requires specified surcharges in the sale of such coins, which shall be promptly paid, in specified percentages, to: (1) the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, to support the continued restoration of the house and grounds, and ensure continuing growth and innovation in museum programming to research, promote, and educate on the legacy of Mark Twain; (2) the University of California, Berkeley, for the benefit of the Mark Twain Project at the Bancroft Library to support programs to study and promote the legacy of Mark Twain; (3) Elmira College, New York, for research and education purposes; and (4) the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, Missouri, to preserve historical sites related to Mark Twain and help support study and promotion programs. Directs the Secretary to take actions 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 applicable surcharges, are disbursed to any recipient designated in this Act until the total cost of designing and issuing all of the coins authorized by this Act is recovered by the Treasury.
- Who sponsors HR 2453?
- HR 2453 is sponsored by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R).
- What is the current status of HR 2453?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 07, 2011. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 2453?
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