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SENATE 1596117th CongressHeld at the desk.

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act

Last Action
5/17/2022

CRS Summary

As of 2022-05-16 (55)

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia.

The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II.

All surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
  • Steve Daines (R-MT)
  • Rick Scott (R-FL)
  • John Thune (R-SD)
  • Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
  • Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
  • Marco Rubio (R-FL)
  • Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
  • Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
  • John Boozman (R-AR)
  • Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
  • Shelley Capito (R-WV)
  • Alex Padilla (D-CA)
  • John Hoeven (R-ND)
  • Patty Murray (D-WA)
  • Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
  • Joni Ernst (R-IA)
  • Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
  • Mike Braun (R-IN)
  • John Reed (D-RI)
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