Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act of 2024 is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress that proposes the creation of a commemorative coin to honor the Sultana steamboat disaster. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available in the source data, limiting detailed analysis of the bill's provisions.
This bill sought to authorize a commemorative coin related to the Sultana disaster but did not progress beyond committee referral and is no longer active.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress.
- It relates to the issuance of a commemorative coin honoring the Sultana steamboat disaster.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs but did not advance and expired.
['The United States Mint, which would produce the commemorative coin.', 'Collectors and historians interested in the Sultana disaster.', 'Potentially nonprofit organizations or memorial groups associated with the Sultana disaster if proceeds are designated.']
['Lack of available full text and summary limits understanding of specific provisions, including funding and distribution mechanisms.', 'Potential costs associated with minting and marketing the commemorative coin.', 'Oversight and authority details for coin issuance are not provided.']
The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the relevant committee overseeing coinage and financial matters. It did not receive further legislative action and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization during the 118th Congress. The policy area is categorized under Finance and Financial Sector.
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['Issuance of a commemorative coin may increase public awareness and education about the Sultana steamboat disaster.', 'Potential revenue generation from coin sales could support related memorial or educational activities if designated.', "The bill's failure to advance may delay or prevent these commemorative and educational opportunities."]
The absence of full bill text and an official summary restricts comprehensive transparency and oversight. Without detailed provisions, it is difficult to assess the full scope, funding mechanisms, or administrative responsibilities associated with the commemorative coin. Monitoring similar future bills for complete documentation is recommended to ensure informed public and legislative review.
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