Military history
HR 6364 - 112World War I Centennial Commission Act
Became Public Law No: 112-272.
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Summary
(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.
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.
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.
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.
Sponsors
![Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/116_rp_mo_5_cleaver_emanuel_200.jpg)
![Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/116_dg_dc_norton_eleanor_200.jpg)
![Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/116_rp_ca_5_thompson_mike_200.jpg)
![Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/h001058_200.jpg)
![Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/116_rp_nc_5_foxx_virginia_200.jpg)
![Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/116_rp_wi_4_moore_gwen_200.jpg)
![Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]](https://www.congress.gov/img/member/g000546_200.jpg)
Timeline
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 112-272.
Became Public Law No: 112-272.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Mr. Chaffetz moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7495-7498)
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.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7513-7514)
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)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8378)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-701, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-701, Part I.
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6733-6739)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6364.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6733-6735)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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
In the nature of a substitute.
Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.