To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the Bicentennial of Harriet Tubman's birth.
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist.
The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid equally to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and The Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. in Auburn, New York, for the purpose of accomplishing and advancing their missions.
Held at the desk.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7147-7149)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1842.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7147-7148)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7147-7148)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3736)
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3736)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Enacted as Public Law 117-163
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Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-163.
Became Public Law No: 117-163.