S. 2957 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
S. 2957 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 19, 2016, sponsored by Bill Nelson with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue gold, silver, half-dollar clad, and proof silver coins in recognition and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon. Treasury may issue coins minted under this bill for only a one-year period, beginning January 1, 2019.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Nelson (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 41 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2016
- 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 19, 2016)
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- H.R. 26: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 893: Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 4246: National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 2722: Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 2726: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 3784: SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016
- H.R. 24: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- S. 264: Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015
- S. 301: Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
- H.R. 446: Shareholder Protection Act of 2015
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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