US HB1849 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress


Status

December 3 2009 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 - Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial. 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; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans. Sets forth provisions concerning the composition of the membership, and the powers, of the Commission. Requires : (1) periodic reports on Commission activities and plans; (2) annual reports on the revenue and expenditures of the Commission, including a list of gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of over $250, together with the identities of the donors; (3) a report containing recommendations for commemorating the centennial and coordinating related activities; and (4) annual audits for any fiscal years for which the Commission receives an appropriation of funds. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Commission on the earlier of 30 days after activities honoring the centennial observation of World War I are carried out or July 28, 2019.

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Title

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009

Sponsors

Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D.Rep Meeks, Gregory W.Rep Taylor, GeneRep Davis, Lincoln
Rep Hensarling, JebRep Kosmas, Suzanne M.Rep Miller, JeffRep Paul, Ron
Rep Smith, LamarRep Wamp, ZachRep Bartlett, Roscoe G.Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C.
Rep Shuler, HeathRep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr.Rep Rush, Bobby L.Rep Sanchez, Linda T.
Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y.Rep Scott, DavidRep Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"Rep Serrano, Jose E.
Rep Skelton, IkeRep Watt, Melvin L.Rep Wexler, RobertRep Woolsey, Lynn C.
Rep Calvert, KenRep Capito, Shelley MooreRep Dreier, DavidRep Melancon, Charlie
Rep Moran, JerryRep Neal, Richard E.Rep Perlmutter, EdRep Tanner, John S.
Rep Wilson, Charles A.Rep Akin, W. ToddRep Fallin, MaryRep Franks, Trent
Rep Linder, JohnRep Markey, BetsyRep Luetkemeyer, BlaineRep Kissell, Larry
Rep Napolitano, Grace F.Rep Chu, JudyRep Altmire, JasonRep Bean, Melissa L.
Rep Blunt, RoyRep Chandler, BenRep Emerson, Jo AnnRep Graves, Sam
Rep Hill, Baron P.Rep Jenkins, LynnRep McHenry, Patrick T.Rep Velazquez, Nydia M.
Rep Schakowsky, Janice D.Rep Wasserman Schultz, DebbieRep Arcuri, Michael A.Rep Baldwin, Tammy
Rep Bishop, Timothy H.Rep Blumenauer, EarlRep Butterfield, G. K.Rep Capuano, Michael E.
Rep Carnahan, RussRep Christensen, Donna M.Rep McNerney, JerryRep McMahon, Michael E.
Rep Massa, Eric J. J.Rep Barrow, JohnRep Braley, Bruce L.Rep Capps, Lois
Rep Castor, KathyRep Connolly, Gerald E. "Gerry"Rep DeGette, DianaRep Foster, Bill
Rep Hinojosa, RubenRep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr.Rep Lujan, Ben RayRep Clarke, Yvette D.
Rep Clay, Wm. LacyRep Cleaver, EmanuelRep Johnson, Eddie BerniceRep Kennedy, Patrick J.
Rep Langevin, James R.Rep Lofgren, ZoeRep McCarthy, CarolynRep Miller, Brad
Rep Moore, DennisRep Moore, GwenRep Ortiz, Solomon P.Rep Pomeroy, Earl
Rep Jackson-Lee, SheilaRep Higgins, BrianRep Hastings, Alcee L.Rep Cohen, Steve
Rep Davis, Danny K.Rep Driehaus, SteveRep Edwards, Donna F.Rep Ellison, Keith
Rep Fattah, ChakaRep Fudge, Marcia L.Rep Gonzalez, Charles A.Rep Grayson, Alan
Rep Green, AlRep Richardson, Laura

History

DateChamberAction
2009-12-03 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
2009-11-06 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2009-11-05 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2009-11-05 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 862). (text: CR H12391-12392)
2009-11-05 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 862 - 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
2009-11-05 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12426)
2009-11-05 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2009-11-05 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1849.
2009-11-05 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12390-12394)
2009-11-05 Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2009-11-05 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
2009-11-05 Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
2009-11-05 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-329, Part I.
2009-10-29 Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia Discharged.
2009-10-29 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2009-10-29 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2009-06-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
2009-04-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2009-04-01 Referred to House Natural Resources
2009-04-01 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
2009-04-01 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.
2009-04-01 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E837-838)

Same As/Similar To

SB760 (Related) 2009-12-03 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-318.

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