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H.R. 2722 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act

H.R. 2722 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 10, 2015, sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney with 283 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jun 10, 2015
Co-sponsors
283
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 114-148

What it does

Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins (to be made of "pink gold" containing at least 75% gold), 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the fight against breast cancer. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 165 Democrats, 118 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 10, 2015
  • Passed the HouseJul 15, 2015
  • Passed the SenateApr 19, 2016
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 20, 2016
  • Became lawApr 29, 2016

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-148. (Apr 29, 2016)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Jul 15, 2015 · Passed
    421–9

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2722 (114th Congress): Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-2722/breast-cancer-awareness-commemorative-coin-act (accessed 2026-10-17).