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Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal.
- Introduced
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
Summary
Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal. The designs of the coins must be emblematic of the Erie Canal and its impact on the development of the United States and New York.
All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Erie Canalway Heritage Fund, Inc., to support the historic preservation and community development of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in New York and for educational and commemorative programs.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Feb 24, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Feb 24, 2025 Introduced in House
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