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S. 2321 (109th)

Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act

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Introduced

17 February 2006

Last action

29 June 2006 · Passed

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI]

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Summary

Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Louis Braille, whose design: (1) on the obverse shall bear a representation of the image of Louis Braille; and (2) on the reverse shall emphasize Braille literacy and include the word for Braille in Braille code. Authorizes the Secretary to issue such coins only during 2009. Subjects all coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin. Requires all surcharges to be promptly paid by the Secretary to the the National Federation of the Blind to further its programs to promote Braille literacy.

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Timeline

  1. 17 February 2006

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 February 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 June 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 21 June 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 475.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 21 June 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Shelby without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 June 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Shelby without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 June 2006

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  8. 29 June 2006

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  9. 29 June 2006

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7176-7178; text as passed Senate: CR S7177-7178)

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 June 2006

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7176-7178; text as passed Senate: CR S7177-7178)

    Source: Floor

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