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H.R. 2097 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act

H.R. 2097 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 23, 2009, sponsored by C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger with 296 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 23, 2009
Co-sponsors
296
Policy area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Public law
Public Law 111-232

What it does

Star-spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner . (Sec. 4) Requires a coin design emblematic of the War of 1812, and in particular of, the Battle for Baltimore that formed the basis for the Star-Spangled Banner. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 204 Democrats, 92 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 23, 2009
  • Passed the HouseSep 9, 2009
  • Passed the SenateAug 2, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 10, 2010
  • Became lawAug 16, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-232. (Aug 16, 2010)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Sep 9, 2009 · Passed    419–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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