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- H.R.2872
H.R.2872: Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced June 13, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 27, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
310 (176 Democrats, 135 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Louis Braille. Requires the design on the obverse to bear a representation of the image of Louis Braille. Requires the design on the reverse to emphasize Braille literacy and to include the word for Braille in Braille code in a way that substantially complies with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2872.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 109-247.
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| June 13, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Robert William Ney (R-Ohio) |