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- H.R.2789
H.R.2789: Prevention of Wasteful and Unneeded Coins Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 22, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prevention of Wasteful and Unneeded Coins Act of 2011 - Amends federal law governing coins and currency to prohibit, for a 15-year period, the issuance of $1 dollar coins honoring each of the Presidents of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to resume issuance of such coins if the demand for $1 coins exceeds the number of them held in reserve. Prohibits the Secretary from issuing any $1 coins if it would result in an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
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| Aug. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) |