HR 6364 112th Congress

World War I Centennial Commission Act

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 112-272.

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Sponsors

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

R — TX

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.

Vote Result

Passed House

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)

Actions

2013-01-14T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 112-272.

2013-01-14T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 112-272.

2013-01-14T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2013-01-14T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2013-01-02T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2013-01-02T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2012-12-31T00:00:00

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

2012-12-31T00:00:00

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)

2012-12-31T00:00:00

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)

2012-12-31T00:00:00

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

2012-12-31T00:00:00

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.

2012-12-31T00:00:00

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.

2012-12-31T00:00:00

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

2012-12-27T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2012-12-21T00:00:00

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2012-12-21T00:00:00

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

2012-12-21T00:00:00

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

2012-12-13T00:00:00

Received in the Senate, read twice.

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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)

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-12T00:00:00

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

2012-12-05T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

2012-12-05T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2012-12-05T00:00:00

Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

2012-09-11T00:00:00

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

2012-09-10T00:00:00

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.

2012-09-10T00:00:00

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.

2012-09-10T00:00:00

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

2012-09-10T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2012-09-10T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Social Sciences and History

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