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H.R. 1914 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2004

H.R. 1914 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on May 1, 2003, sponsored by Jo Ann Davis with 299 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 1, 2003
Co-sponsors
299
Policy area
Commemorations
Public law
Public Law 108-289

What it does

Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 100,000 $5 gold coins and 500,000 $1 silver coins, which shall be emblematic of the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia (the first permanent English settlement in America). Provides for a $35 per coin surcharge for the $5 dollar coins and $10 per coin for the $1 dollar coins.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jo Ann Davis (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 110 Democrats, 189 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 1, 2003
  • Passed the HouseJul 14, 2004
  • Passed the SenateJul 20, 2004
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2004
  • Became lawAug 6, 2004

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-289. (Aug 6, 2004)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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