Barbara Lee Wants Women Honored on Quarters

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Congressman Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) have teamed up to introduce a bill to have the U.S. Treasury issue quarters -- one from each of the 50 states and the U.S. territories -- in honor of women who have made significant contributions to the United States. The bill directs the governor or executive of each state or territory to recommend a woman and design to the Treasury. “Since our nation’s founding, women have played an instrumental role in shaping this country – even though their sacrifices and accomplishments have often gone unrecognized by history,” said Lee. “This important bill, introduced during Women’s History Month, is designed to correct this historic wrong. By uplifting women on our currency, Americans will have an opportunity to learn more about the unsung pioneers who built the United States.” If signed into law, the quarter program could coincide with the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. More here.