H.R. 1842 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 1842 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 11, 2021, sponsored by Gregory W. Meeks with 299 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 299
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 117-163
What it does
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the legacy of Harriet Tubman as an abolitionist. The Secretary may issue coins under this bill only during the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 217 Democrats, 82 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 26, 2022
- Passed the SenateJul 27, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentAug 2, 2022
- Became lawAug 3, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-163. (Aug 3, 2022)
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