S. 2568 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Coin Act
S. 2568 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 23, 2004, sponsored by Joseph Biden Jr. with 69 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
- Jun 23, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Benjamin Franklin Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue one dollar coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin (not more than 250,000 bearing his image as a young statesman and not more than 250,000 with his image as an older numismatist).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Biden Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 23, 2004
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/24/2004 S7323-7324) (Jun 23, 2004)
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- H.R. 1505: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2127 Beatties Ford Road…
- S. 763: A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 46 Ohio Street in…
- H.R. 1625: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1114 Main Avenue in…
- S.J.Res. 8: A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and…
- S. 703: A bill to designate the regional headquarters building for the National Park Service under…
- H.R. 825: To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7401 West 100th Place…
- S. 858: A bill to extend the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, and for other purposes.
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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