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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 6, 2002
Support of American Eagle Silver Bullion Program Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain silver from other available sources when the United States silver stockpile is depleted. Prohibits the Secretary from paying more than the average world price for silver under any circumstances.
People & committees
Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D–NV
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Became Public Law No: 107-201.
Became Public Law No: 107-201.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4320-4321)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4320-4321)
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4320-4321)
Mr. Tiberi asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5915)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S5915)
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5915)
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5915)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5208)
Introduced in Senate
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