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Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act

4/17/2026, 6:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8227

The bill titled "To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Paul Laurence Dunbar," designated as H.R. 8227 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on April 9, 2026. The purpose of this bill is to mandate the minting of commemorative coins by the Treasury Secretary to honor the legacy and contributions of Paul Laurence Dunbar.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8227

Bill HR 8227 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2026. Bill HR 8227 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2026.  Bill HR 8227's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of April 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8227

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 8227

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8227

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Paul Laurence Dunbar.
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 8227

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat

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