S. 2579: A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the colonial period to today. S. 2579: United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S497-498) 2008-01-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. 2008-01-30 Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. 2008-10-02 pass Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. 2008-10-02 Received in the House. 2008-10-03T11:26:00-04:00 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 2008-10-03 Held at the desk. 2008-10-03T17:08:00-04:00 S. 2579: United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 s S. 2579: United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 (110th Congress) United States Army Commemorative Coin Act of 2008 A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the establishment of the United States Army in 1775, to honor the American soldier of both today and yesterday, in wartime and in peace, and to commemorate the traditions, history, and heritage of the United States Army and its role in American society, from the colonial period to today. 2008-01-30 110 2008-01-30 2579 vote SenateBill LegislativeAction VoteAction ShortTitle OfficialTitle