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Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

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Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

(Sec. 3) 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.

(Sec. 4) 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.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020.

(Sec. 7) 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 happenedOct 9, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-65.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
83 cosponsors37 D45 R1 I
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  1. Oct 9, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-65.

  2. Oct 9, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-65.

  3. Oct 9, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 9, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 27, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 27, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 19, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Sep 19, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7796-7797)

  9. Sep 19, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7796-7797)

  10. Sep 19, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 239.

  11. Sep 19, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7796-7800)

  12. Sep 19, 2019FloorH30300

    Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Jul 10, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Jul 10, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jul 10, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Jul 9, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4739)

  17. Jul 9, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4739)

  18. Jul 9, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4739)

  19. Jul 9, 2019Discharge

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  20. Jul 9, 2019Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  21. Jan 28, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  22. Jan 28, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 9, 201949

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

(Sec. 3) 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.

(Sec. 4) 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.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020.

(Sec. 7) 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.

Passed HouseSep 19, 201953

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

(Sec. 3) 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.

(Sec. 4) 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.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020.

(Sec. 7) 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.

Passed SenateJul 9, 201955

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

(Sec. 3) 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.

(Sec. 4) 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.

(Sec. 5) Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2021.

(Sec. 7) 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.

Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2019

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

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.

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 — Informed