H.R.1209 - Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861, America's highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States, to honor the American military men and women who have been recipients of the Medal of Honor, and to promote awareness of what the Medal of Honor represents and how ordinary Americans, through courage, sacrifice, selfless service and patriotism, can challenge fate and change the course of history. view all titles (5)

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  • Short: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861, America's highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States, to honor the American military men and women who have been recipients of the Medal of Honor, and to promote awareness of what the Medal of Honor represents and how ordinary Americans, through courage, sacrifice, selfless service and patriotism, can challenge fate and change the course of history. as introduced.
  • Short: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 as passed house.
  • Short: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 as passed senate.
  • Short: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 as enacted.

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News Coverage

11/06/09
Girl Scouts Silver Commemorative C...

Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Congress Legislation known as the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009, HR 1209, h...

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10/22/09
RE: H.R.1209

The bill, HR 1209, passed in the US House of Representatives back on May 14, 2009. Following a procedural clearance step, the Medal of Ho...

Source: CoinNews.net (press release)
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05/13/09
Ten “One Minutes” Per Side

Obey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) 1) HR 1209 – Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 (Rep. Carney – Financial Serv...

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05/12/09
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY ...

Chandler – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) 1) HR 1209 – Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 (Rep. Carney – Finan...

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05/10/09
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1) HR 1209 – Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009 (Rep. Carney – Financial Services) 2) HR 347 - To grant the congressional ...

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03/04/09
NumisMaster.com

Another, HR 1209, mandates coins "in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861, America's highest aw...

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03/16/11
H.R.1209: Section 8 Voucher Reform...

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12/26/10
Medal of Honor – the Hero's Hero

Speaking аt a reception regarding National Medal οf Honor Day, Congressman Kirk received аח award frοm tһе Congressional Medal οf Honor F...

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12/12/10
2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative ...

Introduced as HR 1209 by Christopher Carney of Pennsylvania, the bill was passed in the House of May 14, 2009, by the Senate on October 2...

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11/15/10
Coin Legislation Passed into Law o...

Introduced by Christopher Carney (D-PA) as H.R.1209. Became Public Law No: 111-91 on 11/6/09. Two coins issued in 2011: 100000 $5 gold co...

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11/04/10
Coin bills pending | J&T Coins LLC...

H.R.1209: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act for 2011. Became Public Law No: 111-91. • H.R.2097: Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Co...

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10/01/10
Luke Judge » 2011 Medal of Honor C...

Introduced as H.R. 1209 by Christopher Carney of Pennsylvania, the bill was passed in the House of May 14, 2009, by the Senate on October...

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09/29/10
2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative ...

Introduced as H.R. 1209 by Christopher Carney of Pennsylvania, the bill was passed in the House of May 14, 2009, by the Senate on October...

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09/10/10
Congress nearly done with coins

HR1209: Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act of 2009, sponsor: Rep. Christopher P. Carney, Pa., (introduced 2/26/2009), cosponsors (302)...

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04/18/10
Coin Legislation Summary - Novembe...

On November 6, 2009, the President signed H.R. 1209 into law. This sets the stage for the issuance of Medal of Honor Commemorative coins ...

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03/26/10
Open Left:: The Chatty Cathies: A ...

Congressman Kirk also received an award from the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation for his work in passing H.R. 1209, the Medal of ...

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