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H.R. 589 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act

H.R. 589 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 5, 2003, sponsored by Jim Leach with 294 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 5, 2003
Co-sponsors
294
Policy area
Commemorations

What it does

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue five-dollar gold coins, one-dollar silver coins, and half-dollar clad coins emblematic of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim Leach (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 204 Democrats, 89 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 5, 2003
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology. (Feb 27, 2003)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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