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House Bill 2256
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 28, 2017
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Republican
Introduced
Apr 28, 2017
Latest Action
Apr 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2256
Congress
115
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Finance and Financial Sector
Primary focus of measure is U.S. banking and financial institutions regulation; consumer credit; bankruptcy and debt collection; financial services and investments; insurance; securities; real estate transactions; currency. Measures concerning financial crimes may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement. Measures concerning business and corporate finance may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning international banking may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Fred Upton
Michigan
Republican
Randy Hultgren
Illinois
Democrat
Debbie Dingell
Michigan
Democrat
Suzanne Bonamici
Oregon
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster.

The design of the coins shall bear an image and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher.

Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program for the purpose of engaging and inspiring young people, through mentor-based programs, to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
April 28, 2017
Actions (2)
04/28/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
04/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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