Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act
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Became Public Law No: 110-451.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue, during 2014, up to 350,000 one-dollar coins designed to be emblematic of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its contribution to civil rights in America. Permits the Secretary to initiate sales of such coins, without issuance, before 2014. Terminates such minting authority after December 31, 2014. Requires sales to include a $10 surcharge per coin, which shall be paid to the United Negro College Fund. Subjects the Fund to certain federal audit requirements and a specified issuance limitation.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act requires the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 one-dollar coins in 2014 to commemorate the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its impact on civil rights in America. The bill authorizes the Secretary to begin sales of these coins before 2014 without minting them in advance. Each coin sale includes a $10 surcharge, which is directed to the United Negro College Fund, an organization supporting higher education for African Americans. The Fund is subject to federal audit requirements and issuance limitations. The minting authority ends after December 31, 2014. The bill was enacted into law as Public Law No: 110-451 on December 2, 2008.
This law authorized a limited minting and sale of commemorative coins in 2014 to honor the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with proceeds supporting the United Negro College Fund.
- Authorizes minting of up to 350,000 one-dollar commemorative coins in 2014.
- Includes a mandatory $10 surcharge per coin directed to the United Negro College Fund.
- Minting authority terminates after December 31, 2014, and the Fund is subject to federal audit requirements.
['United Negro College Fund, as recipient of surcharge funds', 'U.S. Department of the Treasury, responsible for minting and sales', 'Collectors and the general public interested in commemorative coins', 'Institutions and individuals supported by the United Negro College Fund']
['Implementation requires coordination between the Treasury and the United Negro College Fund to ensure proper surcharge collection and audit compliance.', 'The limited minting period may constrain fundraising potential.', 'Costs associated with minting and sales administration are not detailed in the summary.', 'Oversight mechanisms for the surcharge funds rely on federal audit requirements, which may vary in scope.']
The bill was introduced and enacted during the 110th Congress, reflecting a legislative effort to commemorate a landmark civil rights law through a federal coin program. It aligns with the policy area of commemorations and was signed into law in 2008, well before the 2014 minting year.
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['Increased public awareness and education about the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through the distribution and promotion of commemorative coins.', 'Potential fundraising boost for the United Negro College Fund, supporting educational programs for African American students.', 'Engagement of coin collectors and the general public in civil rights history via a tangible commemorative item.']
The bill includes clear provisions for surcharge collection and audit requirements for the United Negro College Fund, which supports transparency and accountability. However, the summary does not provide details on the administrative costs or the specific audit scope, which are important for comprehensive oversight. The limited minting period and fixed surcharge amount may affect the total funds raised and should be monitored for effectiveness.
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