S. 2321 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act
S. 2321 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 17, 2006, sponsored by Rick Santorum with 71 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 Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Louis Braille, whose design: (1) on the obverse shall bear a representation of the image of Louis Braille; and (2) on the reverse shall emphasize Braille literacy and include the word for Braille in Braille code.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Santorum (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 38 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2006
- Passed the SenateJun 29, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Jun 29, 2006)
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