To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether for protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities, requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that the dogs provide, and requires surcharges All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of— $35 per coin for the $5 coins; $10 per coin for the $1 coins; and $5 per coin for the half-dollar coins. It relies on compliance mandates and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Veterans, Finance, Criminal Justice, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds the following: Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether for protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities.
- Requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that the dogs provide...
- Requires surcharges All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of— $35 per coin for the $5 coins; $10 per coin for the $1 coins; and $5 per coin for the half-dollar coins.
- Requires financial assurances.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether for protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities, requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that the dogs provide, and requires surcharges All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of— $35 per coin for the $5 coins; $10 per coin for the $1 coins; and $5 per coin for the half-dollar coins.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Finance, Criminal Justice, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: Dogs going back thousands of years have been tied to humans whether for protection, companionship, or assisting in daily activities, requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the vast contributions that working dogs serve in society to include the range of services that the dogs provide, and requires surcharges All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of— $35 per coin for the $5 coins; $10 per coin for the $1 coins; and $5 per coin for the half-dollar coins.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Budd (for himself, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Tillis, and Ms. …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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