HR 2872 · 109th Congress · Commemorations
Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 109-247.(2006-07-27)
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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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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2872, Louis Braille Bicentennial-Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act
Aug 2, 2006<p>Cost estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on July 12, 2006, and signed by the President on July 27, 2006</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 2872, Louis Braille Bicentennial-Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act
Aug 2, 2006Cost estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on July 12, 2006, and signed by the President on July 27, 2006
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
16 Democrats4 Republicans