arrow_back Back to App

Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coins: Supporting Education

This act authorizes the minting of special commemorative coins honoring Paul Laurence Dunbar, a prominent African-American poet. Proceeds from the sale of these coins, after covering production costs, will be directed to an organization that supports the education of students and alumni of the high school named after him, providing scholarships and funding extracurricular activities.
Key points
New Commemorative Coins: Gold ($5), silver ($1), and clad (half-dollar) coins will be minted, available for one year starting January 1, 2023.
Support for Education: Surcharges from coin sales will go to the Dunbar Alumni Federation, an organization providing scholarships and supporting student development at Dunbar High School.
No Government Cost: The minting and issuance of these coins will not incur any net cost to the U.S. Government, with all expenses covered by sales revenue before funds are disbursed.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5940
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-11-09
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5940.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Commemorative Coins: Gold ($5), silver ($1), and clad (half-dollar) coins will be minted, available for one year starting January 1, 2023.
  • Support for Education: Surcharges from coin sales will go to the Dunbar Alumni Federation, an organization providing scholarships and supporting student development at Dunbar High School.
  • No Government Cost: The minting and issuance of these coins will not incur any net cost to the U.S. Government, with all expenses covered by sales revenue before funds are disbursed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Education Economy