To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States Foreign Service and its contribution to United States diplomacy.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: On September 15, 1789, the 1st United States Congress passed an Act creating the Department of State and appointing duties to it, including the keeping of the Great Seal, requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the importance of diplomacy to the national interest of the United States and of the creation of the United States Foreign, 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 for the half dollar coins. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, grants, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Foreign Policy, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants 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: On September 15, 1789, the 1st United States Congress passed an Act creating the Department of State and appointing duties to it, including the keeping of the Great Seal...
- Requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the importance of diplomacy to the national interest of the United States and of the creation of the United States Foreign...
- 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 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: On September 15, 1789, the 1st United States Congress passed an Act creating the Department of State and appointing duties to it, including the keeping of the Great Seal, requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the importance of diplomacy to the national interest of the United States and of the creation of the United States Foreign, 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 for the half dollar coins.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Finance, Foreign Policy, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds the following: On September 15, 1789, the 1st United States Congress passed an Act creating the Department of State and appointing duties to it, including the keeping of the Great Seal, requires designs of coins The designs of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the importance of diplomacy to the national interest of the United States and of the creation of the United States Foreign, 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 for the half dollar coins.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Van Hollen (for himself and Mr. Sullivan) introduced the …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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