S. 457 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
President George H.W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act
S. 457 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2019, sponsored by John Cornyn with 66 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
- Feb 12, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 116-112
What it does
President George H. W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act This bill requires the issuance of $1 coins bearing the image of President George H.W. Bush for a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2020, and bullion coins bearing the image of First Spouse Barbara Bush during that same period.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 48 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2019
- Passed the HouseJan 13, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentJan 16, 2020
- Became lawJan 27, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-112. (Jan 27, 2020)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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