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S 239 — Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2019. Enacted.

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Summary

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. (Sec. 4) The design of the coins shall bear an image and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher. (Sec. 5) Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020. (Sec. 7) All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program for the purpose of engaging and inspiring young people, through mentor-based programs, to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The changes to the bill include the addition of a reference to the "CHRISTA MCAULIFFE COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT OF 2019," along with a specific note about the bill's introduction date. Additionally, the text now specifies that the organization FIRST is dedicated to carrying on Christa McAuliffe's mission. These changes clarify the purpose and context of the coin minting and reinforce the connection to McAuliffe's legacy in inspiring future generations.

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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S.
[116th Congress Public Law 65] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1123]] CHRISTA MCAULIFFE COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT OF 2019 [[Page 133 STAT.
239 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1124]] Public Law 116-65 116th Congress An Act To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of Christa McAuliffe.
239 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of Christa McAuliffe.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Oct.
9, 2019 - [S.
239}>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019.
31 USC 5112 note.>> SECTION 1.
SEC.
[[Page 133 STAT.
1125]] SEC.
(b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the family of Christa McAuliffe, FIRST, and the Commission of Fine Arts;
(b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) <<NOTE:
and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee.
Consultation.>> selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the family of Christa McAuliffe, FIRST, and the Commission of Fine Arts;
SEC.
and (2) <<NOTE:
Review.>> reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee SEC.
(E) overhead expenses;
[[Page 133 STAT.
1126]] (E) overhead expenses;
Passed the Senate July 9, 2019.
Approved October 9, 2019.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
239:
116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
239 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of Christa McAuliffe.
165 (2019):
July 9, considered and passed Senate.
Sept.
19, considered and passed House.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 116-65.

  4. Became Public Law No: 116-65.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7796-7800)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 239.

  10. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7796-7797)

  11. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7796-7797)

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Received in the House.

  15. Held at the desk.

  16. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4739)

  19. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4739)

  20. Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4739)

  21. Introduced in Senate

  22. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 239 do?
Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 350,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of Christa McAuliffe, a teacher tragically killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. (Sec. 4) The design of the coins shall bear an image and the name of Christa McAuliffe on the obverse side and a design on the reverse side that depicts the legacy of McAuliffe as a teacher. (Sec. 5) Treasury may issue the coins from January 1-December 31, 2020. (Sec. 7) All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of the coins shall be paid to the FIRST robotics program for the purpose of engaging and inspiring young people, through mentor-based programs, to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Who sponsors S 239?
S 239 is sponsored by Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 239?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2019. Enacted.
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