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H.R. 8182

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To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a commemorative coin in recognition of James Weldon Johnson.
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Introduced
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
June 22, 2022
Cosponsors (22)
21D 1R
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James Weldon Johnson Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue 400,000 $1 silver coins emblematic of James Weldon Johnson, an influential writer, diplomat, educator, lawyer, and civil rights activist. All surcharges received by Treasury from the sale of such coins must be paid to Historic Stanton, Inc. and the James Weldon Johnson Foundation.

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