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S. 239 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

S. 239 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2019, sponsored by Jeanne Shaheen with 83 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 28, 2019
Co-sponsors
83
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 116-65

What it does

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 45 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 28, 2019
  • Passed the SenateJul 9, 2019
  • Passed the HouseSep 19, 2019
  • Sent to the PresidentSep 27, 2019
  • Became lawOct 9, 2019

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-65. (Oct 9, 2019)

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