HOUSE 1842117th CongressBecame Public Law No: 117-163.

Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Last Action: 8/3/2022

Actions

2022-08-03Became Public Law No: 117-163.
2022-08-03Became Public Law No: 117-163.
2022-08-03Signed by President.
2022-08-03Signed by President.
2022-08-02Presented to President.
2022-08-02Presented to President.
2022-07-28Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2022-07-27Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3736)
2022-07-27Passed/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)
2022-07-26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2022-07-26On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7147-7148)
2022-07-26Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7147-7148)
2022-07-26DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1842.
2022-07-26Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7147-7149)
2022-07-26Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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CRS Summary

As of 2022-08-03 (49)

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.

Cosponsors (20)

John Katko (R-NY)
Brenda Lawrence (D-MI)
BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
C. A. Ruppersberger (D-MD)
Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)
DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
Theodore Deutch (D-FL)
David Trone (D-MD)
Pete Aguilar (D-CA)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Steven Horsford (D-NV)
Al Lawson (D-FL)
Ted Lieu (D-CA)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
Charlie Crist (D-FL)
Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE)
Ro Khanna (D-CA)
Henry Johnson (D-GA)

Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays
Currency
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Women's rights

Became law: Pub. L. 117-163

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