Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 28, 2016)
Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2016
This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe.
The design of the coins shall bear an image of and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher.
Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2018.
All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program for the purpose of engaging and inspiring young people, through mentor-based programs, to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
What just happenedApr 28, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 28, 2016
- Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate