S 2321 · 109th Congress · Commemorations

Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act

Introduced 2006-02-17· Sponsored by Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Held at the desk.(2006-06-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 Office

S. 2321, Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act

Jun 19, 2006

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on June 14, 2006</p>

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S. 2321, Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act

Jun 19, 2006

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on June 14, 2006

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans