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Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act

4/15/2024, 8:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7861

The Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act, designated as H.R. 7861 in the 118th Congress, was introduced on April 2, 2024. The bill aims to authorize the minting and issuance of a commemorative coin honoring Paul Laurence Dunbar. Specific provisions include outlining the design, specifications, and issuance parameters for the coin, as well as establishing surcharges to support the Paul Laurence Dunbar Foundation. Further details can be found in the bill text available on Congress's official website.

Congressional Summary of HR 7861

Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins emblematic of Paul Laurence Dunbar, an influential African-American poet.

Treasury may issue coins under this bill only during the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2026.

All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to the Dunbar Alumni Federation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7861

Bill HR 7861 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2024. Bill HR 7861 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2024.  Bill HR 7861's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of April 2, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7861

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7861

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7861

Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act
Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Paul Laurence Dunbar.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7861

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat

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