To provide research and development authority for alternative coinage materials to the Secretary of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over coin production, and ensure the continuity of certain numismatic items.
Sponsor and status
Melvin “Mel” Watt
Sponsor. Representative for North Carolina's 12th congressional district. Democrat.
111th Congress (2009–2010)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 14, 2010
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 14, 2010.
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History
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Sep 22, 2010
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Introduced
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Sep 29, 2010
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was without objection so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Nov 30, 2010
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 14, 2010
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 6162 (111th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2009 to Dec 22, 2010. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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