S. 1596 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Greatest Generation Memorial Act
S. 1596 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the senate — introduced on May 12, 2021, sponsored by Mike Rounds with 89 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- May 12, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 89
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Rounds (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2021
- Passed the SenateMay 16, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (May 17, 2022)
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