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Selena Commemorative Coin Act

5/13/2024, 8:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8019

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 8019

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8019

Bill HR 8019 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2024. Bill HR 8019 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2024.  Bill HR 8019's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2459) as of April 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8019

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8019

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8019

Selena Commemorative Coin Act
Selena Commemorative Coin Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Selena Quintanilla.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8019

Monica De La Cruz
Monica De La Cruz
TexasRepublican
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
TexasRepublican
Jasmine Crockett
Jasmine Crockett
TexasDemocrat
Michael Cloud
Michael Cloud
TexasRepublican

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