H.R. 5840 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 5840 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 18, 2012, sponsored by John J. Duncan, Jr. with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 18, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. (Jul 11, 2012)
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