Selena Commemorative Coin Act

5/13/2024, 8:18 PM

Selena Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of Selena Quintanilla, an award-winning Tejano music artist. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History to support the museum’s general expenses, including costs associated with museum operations and an exhibit on Selena.

Bill 118 hr 8019, also known as the Selena Commemorative Coin Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the minting and issuance of a commemorative coin in honor of the late singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

The bill specifies that the coin will be minted in recognition of Selena's contributions to music and culture, as well as her impact on the Latino community. The coin will feature a design that pays tribute to Selena's legacy and will be available for purchase by the public.

If passed, the bill will authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue the commemorative coin in various denominations, with the proceeds from the sale of the coin going towards supporting the Selena Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting young people through education and the arts. Overall, the Selena Commemorative Coin Act aims to honor the life and achievements of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez through the creation of a special coin that will serve as a lasting tribute to her legacy.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 8019
Introduced on
2024-04-16
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/16/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Selena Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of Selena Quintanilla, an award-winning Tejano music artist. All sales of coins issued under this bill must include a surcharge to be paid to the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History to support the museum’s general expenses, including costs associated with museum operations and an exhibit on Selena.

Bill 118 hr 8019, also known as the Selena Commemorative Coin Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the minting and issuance of a commemorative coin in honor of the late singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.

The bill specifies that the coin will be minted in recognition of Selena's contributions to music and culture, as well as her impact on the Latino community. The coin will feature a design that pays tribute to Selena's legacy and will be available for purchase by the public.

If passed, the bill will authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue the commemorative coin in various denominations, with the proceeds from the sale of the coin going towards supporting the Selena Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting young people through education and the arts. Overall, the Selena Commemorative Coin Act aims to honor the life and achievements of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez through the creation of a special coin that will serve as a lasting tribute to her legacy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Selena Quintanilla.
Policy Areas
Finance and Financial Sector

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/10/2024

Selena Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins in recognition and celebration of Selena Quintanilla, an award-winning Tejano music artist. All sales of coins issued und...

Latest Action4/17/2024
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2459)