HR 3789 · 97th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Free Market Gold Coinage Act

Introduced 1981-06-04· Sponsored by Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.(1981-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Free Market Gold Coinage Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States to promote the free coinage of gold at a free market price. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to offer the gold bullion reserves of the United States for public sale in the form of gold coins minted in accordance with this Act. Sets forth specifications for four types of gold coins. Permits any State or local government or any person to mint gold coins. Directs the Secretary to establish a formula for determining on an hourly basis the competitive market price of gold. Prohibits the United States or any State from: (1) imposing an excise or transaction tax upon the use of gold or upon banking services that involve the promise to pay with gold; or (2) restricting the convenient transfer of any ownership interest in gold. Directs the Secretary to encourage the public to recognize and use the gold coins minted under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans