Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act

3/5/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 916

Bill 119 hr 916, also known as the Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act, is a piece of legislation that calls for the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in honor of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. The coins would serve as a tribute to Parks' life and legacy, specifically her pivotal role in the civil rights movement and her courageous act of refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955.

The coins would be minted in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks' birth, which occurred on February 4, 1913. The legislation specifies that the coins would be minted in both gold and silver, with the design of the coins to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with the Rosa Parks Foundation.

The proceeds from the sale of the commemorative coins would be used to support the work of the Rosa Parks Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting civil rights and social justice. The legislation also includes provisions for the distribution and sale of the coins, as well as guidelines for their design and production. Overall, the Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act aims to honor the legacy of Rosa Parks and her contributions to the civil rights movement, while also providing support for the important work of the Rosa Parks Foundation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 916

Bill HR 916 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 916 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 916's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 916

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
253
Democrat Cosponsors
253
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 916

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 916

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the life and legacy of Rosa Parks.To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the life and legacy of Rosa Parks.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 916

Joyce Beatty
Joyce Beatty
Ohio(Democrat)
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New Jersey(Democrat)
Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
California(Democrat)
Marc A. Veasey
Marc A. Veasey
Texas(Democrat)
Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas
California(Democrat)

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