H.R. 5872 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 5872 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 22, 2008, sponsored by Pete Sessions with 296 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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 22, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 296
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-363
What it does
Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Requires the coin design to be emblematic of the 100 years of the organization. Restricts issuance of such coins to February 8 through December 31, 2010. Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Sessions (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 104 Democrats, 192 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2008
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 27, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-363. (Oct 8, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 15, 2008 · Passed403–8
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin ActHouse · May 15, 2008
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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