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S. 2957 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act

S. 2957 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 19, 2016, sponsored by Bill Nelson with 70 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 19, 2016
Co-sponsors
70
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

What it does

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon. Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Nelson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 19, 2016
  • 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. (May 19, 2016)

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