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HR 6364 - 112

World War I Centennial Commission Act

Became Public Law No: 112-272.

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Summary

49 Public Law Apr 22, 2013

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 21, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) World War I Centennial Commission Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to carry out this Act.

36 Passed House amended Dec 31, 2012

Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to serve as the National World War I Memorial. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to carry out this Act.

35 Passed Senate amended Dec 31, 2012

World War I Centennial Commission Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to carry out this Act.

00 Introduced in House Nov 5, 2012

Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to serve as the National World War I Memorial. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

Jan 14, 2013

Signed by President.

Jan 14, 2013

Signed by President.

Jan 14, 2013

Became Public Law No: 112-272.

Jan 14, 2013

Became Public Law No: 112-272.

Jan 2, 2013

Presented to President.

Jan 2, 2013

Presented to President.

Dec 31, 2012

Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7495-7498)

Dec 31, 2012

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6364.

Dec 31, 2012

At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Norton objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Dec 31, 2012

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7513-7514)

Dec 31, 2012

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 401 - 5 (Roll no. 654).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7496-7497)

Dec 31, 2012

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 401 - 5 (Roll no. 654). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7496-7497)

Dec 31, 2012

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 27, 2012

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 21, 2012

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8378)

Dec 21, 2012

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 21, 2012

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 13, 2012

Received in the Senate, read twice.

Dec 12, 2012

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-701, Part I.

Dec 12, 2012

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-701, Part I.

Dec 12, 2012

Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Dec 12, 2012

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6733-6739)

Dec 12, 2012

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6364.

Dec 12, 2012

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6733-6735)

Dec 12, 2012

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6733-6735)

Dec 12, 2012

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 12, 2012

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Dec 5, 2012

Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

Dec 5, 2012

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Dec 5, 2012

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Sep 11, 2012

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sep 10, 2012

Introduced in House

Sep 10, 2012

Introduced in House

Sep 10, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Sep 10, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Amendments

112/samdt/3433 Dec 21, 2012

In the nature of a substitute.

Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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