Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act

Summary

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue a maximum of 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the human rights legacy and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Mandates that the proceeds from sales surcharges be paid promptly to the Library of Congress to purchase and maintain historical documents and other materials associated with the life and legacy of Dr. King.

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Timeline

1. 11 October 2000

   Introduced

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

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2. 11 October 2000

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10252-10253)

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3. 11 October 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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• Introduced in Senate · 11 October 2000 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 October 2000

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 11 October 2000

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Sponsors

• Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
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