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- H.R.2097
H.R.2097: Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about arts, culture, religion
- Introduced April 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 16, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
296 (205 Democrats, 92 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $5 gold coins and $1 silver coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. (Sec. 4) Requires a coin design emblematic of the War of 1812, and in particular of, the Battle for Baltimore that formed the basis for the Star-Spangled Banner. (Sec. 5) Limits the period for coin issuance to calendar...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Mr. Watt moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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. 2097.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 691).
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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: 111-232.
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| April 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) |