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H.RES.122: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding tactile currency for the blind and visually impaired.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced April 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (17 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) endorses the efforts of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to upgrade the currency for security reasons; and (2) strongly encourages the Secretary of the Treasury and the Bureau to incorporate cost-effective, tactile features into the design changes, thereby including the blind and visually impaired community in independent currency usage.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
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Mr. Baker moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Hugh Baker (R-La.) |