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S. 1437 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act

S. 1437 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 21, 2007, sponsored by Debbie Stabenow with 69 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
Introduced
Introduced
May 21, 2007
Co-sponsors
69
Policy area
Commemorations

What it does

Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, during 2014, up to 350,000 one-dollar coins designed to be emblematic of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its contribution to civil rights in America. Requires sales to include a $10 surcharge per coin, which shall be paid to the United Negro College Fund.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 47 Democrats, 20 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 21, 2007
  • 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. (May 21, 2007)

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