S. 653 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act
S. 653 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 19, 2009, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
What it does
Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner . Requires a coin design emblematic of the War of 1812, and in particular of, the Battle for Baltimore that formed the basis for the Star-Spangled Banner.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 19, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3564-3565) (Mar 19, 2009)
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