S. 1929 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act
S. 1929 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Nov 30, 2011, sponsored by Richard Blumenthal with 68 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 30, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins in commemoration of Mark Twain. Limits issuance of such coins to calendar year 2016.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 26 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 30, 2011
- 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. (Nov 30, 2011)
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- H.R. 3187: March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2012
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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