H.R. 770 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
American Innovation $1 Coin Act
H.R. 770 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 31, 2017, sponsored by James A. Himes with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 115-197
What it does
American Innovation $1 Coin Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury, over a 14-year period beginning in 2019, to mint and issue "American Innovation" $1 coins commemorating innovation and innovators from each state, each U.S. territory, and the District of Columbia. Such coins shall be issued in the order in which the states ratified the Constitution or were admitted into the Union.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James A. Himes (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 16, 2018
- Passed the SenateJun 20, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJul 10, 2018
- Became lawJul 20, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-197. (Jul 20, 2018)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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