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H.R.2894: Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced June 28, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
299 (186 Democrats, 114 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812.Requires a coin design emblematic of the War of 1812, particularly the Battle for Fort McHenry that formed the basis for the Star-Spangled Banner.Authorizes the Secretary to issue the coins only during the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Mr. Gutierrez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2894.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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June 28, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) |