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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 627

National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Apr 29, 2014)

National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS).

Authorizes the issuance of coins under this Act only for a one-year period, beginning on January 1, 2016.

Requires the Secretary to make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.

Requires all sales of coins minted under this Act to include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar clad coin.

Requires all of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins to be paid to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs to help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the NPS and to promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources.

Prohibits the surcharges paid to the Foundation from being used for land acquisition.

Directs the Secretary to take actions to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the U.S. government; and (2) no funds will be disbursed to the recipients designated in this Act until the total cost of designing and issuing such coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the Treasury.

What just happenedApr 30, 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3](R-MN)Sponsor
307 cosponsors164 D143 R
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  • Referred in SenateApr 30, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseApr 29, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2013
  1. Apr 30, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  2. Apr 29, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 13 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H3254-3255)

  3. Apr 29, 2014Floor8000

    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): 403 - 13 (Roll no. 183).(text: CR H3254-3255)

  4. Apr 29, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3275)

  5. Apr 29, 2014FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Apr 29, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 627.

  7. Apr 29, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3254-3257)

  8. Apr 29, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Garrett moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  10. Feb 13, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Feb 13, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedApr 29, 201436

National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS).

Authorizes the issuance of coins under this Act only for a one-year period, beginning on January 1, 2016.

Requires the Secretary to make bulk sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable discount.

Requires all sales of coins minted under this Act to include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar clad coin.

Requires all of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins to be paid to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs to help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the NPS and to promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources.

Prohibits the surcharges paid to the Foundation from being used for land acquisition.

Directs the Secretary to take actions to ensure that: (1) minting and issuing such coins will not result in any net cost to the U.S. government; and (2) no funds will be disbursed to the recipients designated in this Act until the total cost of designing and issuing such coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping) is recovered by the Treasury.

Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2013

National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, and half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS).

Authorizes the issuance of coins under this Act only for a one-year period, beginning on January 1, 2016.

Requires all sales of coins minted under this Act to include a surcharge of $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver coin, and $5 per half-dollar clad coin.

Requires all of the surcharges received from the sale of such coins to be paid to the National Park Foundation for projects and programs to help preserve and protect resources under the stewardship of the NPS and to promote public enjoyment and appreciation of those resources.

Prohibits the surcharges paid to the Foundation from being used for land acquisition.

National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act — Informed