Search Results: keywords:"surcharge"

  • H. R. 7801 — To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,604

    H.R. 7801 is a bill that calls for the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins to honor the tragic 1865 explosion of the Sultana steamboat, the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. The coins, which will be legal tender, will be made in gold, silver, and clad and feature...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make special coins in gold, silver, and another metal to remember a big steamboat accident from long ago. The money from selling these coins will help a museum about the accident, but first, they need to make sure the coins don't cost more than they earn.

  • H. R. 807 — An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society.
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    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:1,923

    The "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" (H. R. 807) mandates the U.S. Treasury Secretary to create special coins to honor the valuable work of service dogs. These coins will be produced in gold, silver, and half-dollar forms and will be available for a limited time starting...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" is like a special project to make shiny new coins that celebrate the helpful work of service dogs. When people buy these coins, some extra money goes to help an organization called America's VetDogs, which takes care of these special dogs and helps veterans.