H.R. 6133 (112th): To provide clarity on the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin surcharges, the use of Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin surcharges, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jul 17, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R-GA3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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7/17/2012--Introduced.
Amends the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Act to require surcharges on coins issued under such Act to be used, in part, for retirement of debt associated with building the existing National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. Amends the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Coin Act to require surcharges on coins issued under such Act to be used, in part, for the preservation and maintenance of:
(1) the Ford's Theater Society,
(2) the National Trust for Historic Preservation President Lincoln's Cottage fund, and
(3) the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

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  • 120 Stat. 1215
  • 122 Stat. 3999