Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T17:33:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8244 Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 5:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8244

Bill 117 hr 8244, also known as the Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the minting and issuance of commemorative coins in honor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who tragically lost their lives while battling a wildfire in Arizona in 2013.

The bill specifies that the coins will be minted in recognition of the bravery and sacrifice of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, and proceeds from the sale of the coins will go towards supporting the families of fallen firefighters and providing resources for wildfire prevention and response efforts.

If passed, the bill will authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins. The design of the coins will be selected by the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with the families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and the Chief of the United States Forest Service. Overall, the Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act aims to honor the memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and support the firefighting community by raising funds for important causes related to wildfire prevention and response.

Congressional Summary of HR 8244

Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the fight of the Granite Mountain Hotshots against the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire in Arizona.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Yarnell Fire District for the purpose of wildfire prevention and wildfire education.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8244

Bill HR 8244 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2022. Bill HR 8244 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2022. Bill HR 8244's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 28, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8244

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8244

Granite Mountain Hotshots Commemorative Coin Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who fought the Yarnell Hill Fire, and for other purposes.