5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act
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Became Public Law No: 111-262.
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AI Government Intelligence™The 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act, enacted as Public Law 111-262 on October 8, 2010, authorizes the issuance of a commemorative coin honoring the five-star generals of the United States military. The bill falls under the Finance and Financial Sector policy area and was introduced in the House during the 111th Congress. While the official bill summary and full text are not provided, the law's enactment indicates it completed the legislative process and was signed into law.
This law authorizes a commemorative coin to honor five-star generals, reflecting a financial and symbolic recognition within U.S. coinage authorized by Congress and signed into law in 2010.
- The bill authorizes the creation of a commemorative coin honoring five-star generals.
- It was introduced in the House during the 111th Congress as H.R. 1177.
- The bill was signed into law on October 8, 2010, becoming Public Law 111-262.
['United States Mint, responsible for producing the coin', 'Collectors and enthusiasts of commemorative coins', 'Military community and veterans, particularly those associated with five-star generals']
['Costs associated with the production and distribution of the commemorative coin', "Oversight of the coin's design, issuance, and sales to ensure compliance with statutory requirements", 'Limited information on funding mechanisms or surcharges related to the coin']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 111th Congress, reflecting a legislative effort to honor military leadership through commemorative coinage. The bill's passage and enactment indicate bipartisan agreement or sufficient support to complete the legislative process without recorded opposition in the provided data.
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['Potential increased public interest and awareness of five-star generals and military history through commemorative coin circulation.', 'Possible revenue generation for the U.S. Mint if surcharges or premiums are applied to the coin sales.', 'Enhanced visibility of military heritage in numismatic collections.']
The lack of full bill text and official summary restricts comprehensive analysis of the bill's provisions, including funding, oversight, and enforcement mechanisms. Transparency regarding the financial impact on the U.S. Mint and any surcharge or revenue allocation is important for public accountability. Monitoring the implementation of commemorative coin programs can ensure compliance with statutory intent and fiscal responsibility.
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