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H.R. 2768 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act

H.R. 2768 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 17, 2003, sponsored by Spencer Bachus with 304 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
Jul 17, 2003
Co-sponsors
304
Policy area
Commemorations
Public law
Public Law 108-290

What it does

John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury: (1) to mint and issue not more than 400,000 silver one-dollar coins emblematic of Chief Justice John Marshall and his contributions to the United States in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of his birth; and (2) in cooperation with the Legacy Fund of the Library of Congress, to develop and implement a marketing program to promote and sell the co…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Spencer Bachus (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 172 Democrats, 131 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 17, 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: 108-290. (Aug 6, 2004)

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