Washington DC Office 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6441 Fax: 202-224-1724 Wyoming Office P.O. Box 22201 Casper, WY 82602 307-261-6413   Issue Statements Sponsored Bills Committee Assignments Louis Braille Bicentennial--Braille Literacy Commemorative Coin Act Date Introduced: 02/17/06 Bill Number: S.2321 Description: Louis Braille invented the Braille method for reading and writing by the blind that has allowed millions of blind people to be literate participants in their societies. This legislation will require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue $1 coins emblematic of the life and legacy of Louis Braille. Surcharges from the sale of the coins minted under this Act will be paid to the National Federation of the Blind to further its programs to promote Braille literacy. « Back to Sponsored Bills Home | Privacy Policy | Text Only | Contact This Home Page is maintained by the office of Senator Craig Thomas. Please send comments to webmaster@thomas.senate.gov