Rosa Parks Commemorative Coin Act

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.