H.R. 2894 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 2894 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 28, 2007, sponsored by C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger with 298 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 28, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 298
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812. Requires a coin design emblematic of the War of 1812, particularly the Battle for Fort McHenry that formed the basis for the Star-Spangled Banner .
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 185 Democrats, 113 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 28, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (May 19, 2008)
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
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