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S. 2136 104th Congress Senate

Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coin Act

Official title: A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the breaking of the color barrier in major league baseball by Jackie Robinson.

Introduced: September 27, 1996 See on congress.gov
Finance and Financial Sector AnniversariesBaseballBlack athletesCoins and coinage
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CommemorationsEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEducation of disadvantaged childrenEducation of socially handicapped childrenElementary and secondary educationFamiliesFoundationsGovernment Operations and PoliticsHigher educationLeadershipMinoritiesMoneyProfessional sportsScholarshipsSilverSocial WelfareSports and RecreationYouth services
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 27, 1996
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Sep 27, 1996
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 Latest action September 27, 1996

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) mint and issue one-dollar silver coins emblematic of Jackie Robinson in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the breaking of the color barrier in major league baseball; and (2) distribute surcharge proceeds to the Jackie Robinson Foundation to enhance its education and youth leadership programs, and increase the availability of scholarships for economically disadvantaged youths.

Prescribes conditions for payment of such surcharges, including a proscription against Foundation compensation to any agent or attorney for services rendered to support or influence legislative action of the Congress relating to the coins minted and issued under this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Sep 27, 1996
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Sep 27, 1996
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Sep 27, 1996
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Sep 27, 1996
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2136: Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coin Act. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-S-2136/
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