US SB653 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 48-23-2)
Status: Introduced on March 19 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3564-3565)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 19 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-03-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3564-3565)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. Requires a coin design emblematic of the War of 1812, and in particular of, the Battle for Baltimore that formed the basis for the Star-Spangled Banner. Limits the period for coin issuance to calendar year 2012. Imposes a surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coins and $10 per coin for the $1 coins, which shall be distributed to the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission for the purpose of supporting bicentennial activities, educational outreach activities, and preservation and improvement activities pertaining to the sites and structures relating to the War of 1812.
Title
Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-03-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3564-3565) | |
2009-03-19 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3564) |
Same As/Similar To
HB2097 (Same As) 2010-08-16 - Became Public Law No: 111-232.
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Currency
Europe
Maryland
Military history
Music
National symbols
U.S. history
United Kingdom
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/653/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s653/BILLS-111s653is.pdf |