Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act became law 662 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 108 words.
Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act This act directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 500,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the service that working dogs provide to society. The designs of the coins minted under this act shall be emblematic of the contributions of working dogs to society, including in detection, military service, therapy, and assistance. Treasury may issue coins only during the one-year period beginning on January 1, 2027. All sales of coins shall include a surcharge, which shall be paid to America's VetDogs for general expenses associated with the fulfillment of its mission.
- Committees
- House Budget Committee
House Financial Services Committee
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector: 53 of 3,256 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.6%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 92 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,643 words
- Subjects
- CurrencyService animalsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Latest action
- Nov 25, 2024: Became Public Law No: 118-109.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 118th S. 711 Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act R · Introduced