S. 582 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
S. 582 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 9, 2005, sponsored by Mark L. Pryor 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
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins emblematic of the desegregation of the Little Rock Central High School and its contribution to civil rights in America, beginning January 1, 2007. Terminates such minting authority after December 31, 2007.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark L. Pryor (D-AR). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 32 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (Jun 9, 2005)
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