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           By Mr. MFUME:
       H.R. 3498.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article 1, Section 8, clause, 6 empowers Congress to coin 
     money. The U.S. Treasury through the United States Mint has 
     historically exercised its power over coinage to strike 
     national medals.