H.R. 258 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act of 2003
H.R. 258 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2003, sponsored by Eric Cantor with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- Jan 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 108-15
What it does
American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act of 2003 - Title I: United States American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to change the design on the obverse and reverse sides of five-cent coins issued in 2003, 2004, and 2005, in recognition of the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eric Cantor (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2003
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2003
- Passed the SenateApr 11, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentApr 15, 2003
- Became lawApr 23, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-15. (Apr 23, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 26, 2003 · Passed412–5
Every roll call vote on this bill
- American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity ActHouse · Feb 26, 2003
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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