Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 19, 2024
Semiquincentennial Commemorative Coin Act
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the establishment of the United States.
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the America 250 Foundation to fund the restoration, rehabilitation, and interpretation of units of the National Park System and related areas.
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