Summary of April 2013 Coin-Related Legislation

S. 768: Sound Money Promotion Act

Sponsor: Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)
  • A bill to treat gold and silver coins used as legal tender in the same manner as United States currency for taxation purposes.
  • Introduced: April 18, 2013
  • Referred to the Senate Committee on Finance
Track this bill at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s768

H.R. 1653: Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act

Sponsor: Rep. James Renacci (R-OH)
  • Introduced: April 18, 2013
  • Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Track this bill at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr1653

H.R. 1719: Cents and Sensibility Act

Sponsor: Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH)
  • To amend title 31, United States Code, to save the American taxpayers money by immediately altering the metallic composition of the one-cent, five-cent, dime, and quarter dollar coins, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced: April 24, 2013
  • Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Track this bill at http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr1719