H.R. 68 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
NASA and JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 68 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 4, 2005, sponsored by John Abney Culberson with 290 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 290
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
NASA and JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to mint and issue: (1) 50 dollar gold coins; and (2) one dollar silver coins emblematic of the 50 years of exemplary and unparalleled achievements of NASA and JPL.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Abney Culberson (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 91 Democrats, 199 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed the HouseJul 12, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jul 13, 2005)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Financial Services Committee
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