US HB938 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 8 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-01-24 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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: (1) the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial; and (2) the District of Columbia War Memorial in Washington, D.C., as the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial. Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work at the site of the District of Columbia and National World War I Memorial to reflect its national character.

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Title

Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-01-24HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2011-03-18HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
2011-03-10HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2011-03-08HouseReferred to House Natural Resources
2011-03-08HouseReferred to House Oversight and Government Reform
2011-03-08HouseReferred 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.
2011-03-08HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1597)

Same As/Similar To

HB6364 (Related) 2013-01-14 - Became Public Law No: 112-272.

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