H.R. 2040 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 2040 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 25, 2007, sponsored by John Lewis with 313 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 313
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-451
What it does
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, during 2014, up to 350,000 one-dollar coins designed to be emblematic of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its contribution to civil rights in America. Permits the Secretary to initiate sales of such coins, without issuance, before 2014. Terminates such minting authority after December 31, 2014.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Lewis (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 227 Democrats, 86 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2007
- Passed the HouseApr 1, 2008
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentNov 25, 2008
- Became lawDec 2, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-451. (Dec 2, 2008)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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