H.R. 3109 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Celia Cruz Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 3109 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 17, 2003, sponsored by Jerry Weller with 175 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 17, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 175
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Celia Cruz Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 300,000 one dollar silver coins and 500,000 half dollar clad coins emblematic of Celia Cruz (known as the "Queen of Salsa") and her legacy. Establishes surcharges of ten dollars per coin for the dollar coin and three dollars per coin for the half dollar coin, which shall be paid to the Celia Cruz Foundation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry Weller (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 151 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 17, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (Oct 3, 2003)
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