It’s been a brisk couple of weeks for newly introduced or passed coin legislation.
Five US coin bills have seen recent movement, and two have actually been presented to President Bush for his signature.
For a quick summation, here are the legislative measures that have moved in congress between September 9 and October 1:
Boy Scouts of America Silver Dollar Coin, H.R. 5872
| Bill Name: | Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act |
| Bill #: | H.R. 5872 |
| Introduced: | 4/22/2008 |
| Last Action: |
9/30/2008: Presented to President |
| Most Recent CoinNews article: | Boy Scouts Silver Dollar Coin Legislation Passes in House and Senate |
| Summary of Bill: | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint silver coins in 2010 to commemorate the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America. |
United States Army Infantry Silver Dollar Coin, H.R. 3229
| Bill Name: | National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act |
| Bill #: | H.R. 3229 |
| Introduced: | 7/30/2007 |
| Last Action: |
9/30/2008: Presented to President |
| Most Recent CoinNews article: | Army Infantry Silver Dollar Commemorative Passed in Congress |
| Summary of Bill: | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint silver coins in 2012 to commemorate the legacy of the United States Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. |
Mark Twain Silver and Gold Coins, H.R. 7152
| Bill Name: | Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act |
| Bill #: | H.R. 7152 |
| Introduced: | 9/26/2008 |
| Last Action: |
9/26/2008: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
| Most Recent CoinNews article: | Mark Twain Gold and Silver Coins Proposed in U.S. House |
| Summary of Bill: | To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint $5 gold and $1 silver coins in 2010 to commemorate Mark Twain |
New 5-Cent Circulating Coins, H.R. 6942
| Bill Name: | 5-Cent Restoration Act of 2008 |
| Bill #: | H.R. 6942 |
| Introduced: | 9/18/2008 |
| Last Action: |
9/18/2008: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
| Most Recent CoinNews article: | Nickel Swap for Half-Dime Clarified in Legislation |
| Summary of Bill: | Return of the half-dime as the new 5-cent circulating coin in 2010 |
Five-Star General Coins, S. 3456
| Bill Name: | Five-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act |
| Bill #: | S. 3456 |
| Introduced: | 9/9/2008 |
| Last Action: |
9/9/2008: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Most Recent CoinNews article: | Five-Star General Coins in Clad, Silver and Gold Proposed |
| Summary of Bill: | A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of 5 United States Army Five-Star Generals with commemorative 50 cent clad, $1 silver, and $5 coins in proof and uncirculated for 2013 |
For any legislation to become law, it must pass both the House and the Senate, and get signed by the President.
A detailed listing of coin bills that includes full legislative text and current status may be read on the CoinNews page, Coin Legislation, Acts and Laws.
