H.R.2040 - Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. as introduced.
  • Short: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act as introduced.
  • Short: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act as passed house.
  • Short: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act as passed senate.
  • Short: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act as enacted.

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04/24/07
 
04/01/08
 
11/18/08
 
12/01/08
 

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John Lewis

D-GA

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Official Summary

12/2/2008--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, during 2014, up to 350,000 one-dollar coins designed

Official Summary

12/2/2008--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, during 2014, up to 350,000 one-dollar coins designed to be emblematic of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its contribution to civil rights in America. Permits the Secretary to initiate sales of such coins, without issuance, before 2014. Terminates such minting authority after December 31, 2014. Requires sales to include a $10 surcharge per coin, which shall be paid to the United Negro College Fund. Subjects the Fund to certain federal audit requirements and a specified issuance limitation.


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12/06/08
WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-451, The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ...

H.R. 2040 would require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation; Points in Favor; Points Against ...

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12/05/08
“Pit-Boss” Paulsen « Live Free Or Die

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12/04/08
The Ocean State Republican » There’s Something Very Rhode Island ...

... Personnel Announcement · President Bush Signs H.R. 2040, S. 602, and S. 1193 Into Law · President and Mrs. Bush Congratulate Senator Mel Martinez on Distinguished Career · President Bush Discusses World AIDS Day ...

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