To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 6, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins emblematic of the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
States that only one facility of the U.S. Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of the coins.
Authorizes the Secretary to issue the coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2009.
Prescribes guidelines for coin sales, including a surcharge of $10 per coin, to be paid by the Secretary to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to further its work.
Subjects the Commission to federal audit requirements.
Held at the desk.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6246-6249, H6271-6272)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2808.
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.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 427).(text: CR H6246-6247)
Roll Call #427 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H6246-6247)
Roll Call #427 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 109-285
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9281)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9281)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 109-285.
Became Public Law No: 109-285.