H.R. 3277 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 3277 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Oct 8, 2003, sponsored by John Murtha with 313 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 313
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 108-291
What it does
Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 one dollar coins emblematic of the warrior ethos of the United States Marine Corps. Requires: (1) all coin sales to include a surcharge of $10 per coin; and (2) all surcharges to be paid to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for construction of the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Murtha (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 154 Democrats, 158 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 8, 2003
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2004
- Passed the SenateJul 20, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2004
- Became lawAug 6, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-291. (Aug 6, 2004)
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