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H.R.5255: Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Oct. 7, 1994
- Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint one-dollar silver coins emblematic of the inventions made by Thomas A. Edison in commemoration of the sesquicentennial of his birth. Instructs the Secretary to conduct an open design competition for the design of the obverse and reverse of the coins. Terminates the authority to mint such coins after December 31, 1997. Mandates that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance.
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| Oct. 7, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by David E. Bonior (D-Mich.) |