H.R. 1177 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 1177 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 25, 2009, sponsored by Dennis Moore with 300 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 25, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 300
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 111-262
What it does
5-Star Generals Commemorative Coin Act - (Sec. 3) Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins in recognition of five United States Army Five-Star Generals: George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold, and Omar Bradley, alumni of the United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dennis Moore (D-KS). Co-sponsors: 169 Democrats, 131 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2009
- Passed the HouseMay 20, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2010
- Became lawOct 8, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-262. (Oct 8, 2010)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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