Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 2017)
Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
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, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster.
The design of the coins shall bear an image 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, 2020.
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, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2017
- Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House