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Proposal:Cesar Chavez Commemorative Coin Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Cesar Chavez Commemorative Coin Act

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 50,000 $5 gold coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar coins to be emblematic of Cesar Chavez and his fight to defend the interests of American farmworkers, his birth in Yuma, Arizona, and his commitment to and work for American agricultural workers. At least one design of these coins shall include the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez.

Treasury may issue such coins only during a one-year period beginning on January 1, 2024.

All sales of coins issued under this bill shall include a surcharge as prescribed by this bill.

Bill Title

Cesar Chavez Commemorative Coin Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-04-08: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced in House
  • 2021-04-08: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.