H.R. 5714 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008
H.R. 5714 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 8, 2008, sponsored by Ike Skelton with 348 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 8, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 348
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-450
What it does
United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 - Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as numismatic items emblematic of the traditions, history, and heritage of the U.S. Army, and its role in American society from the Colonial period to today.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ike Skelton (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 176 Democrats, 172 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 8, 2008
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2008
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentNov 20, 2008
- Became lawDec 1, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-450. (Dec 1, 2008)
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