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Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
3/6/2024, 11:08 AM
Congressional Summary of S 711
Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
This bill 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 bill 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, 2025.
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 711
Bill S 711 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 711 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023. Bill S 711's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of March 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 711
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 711
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 711
Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society.
A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 711
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