H.R. 4683 (110th): Free Competition in Currency Act of 2007

Introduced:
Dec 13, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ronald “Ron” Paul [R-TX14]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 4248 (111th) on Dec 09, 2009.

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 13, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 13, 2007
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal certain superfluous sections of criminal law which may be subject to prosecutorial abuse.

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Last updated Dec 13, 2007.
2 pages

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12/13/2007--Introduced.
Free Competition in Currency Act of 2007 - Repeals provisions of the federal criminal code relating to uttering coins of gold, silver, or other metal for use as current money and making or possessing likenesses of such coins. Abates any current prosecution under such provisions and nullifies any previous convictions.

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  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 25