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H.R. 2615Became Law

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 29, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.

(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.

(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.

(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.

(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.

What just happenedSep 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-224.

Who’s behind it

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large](D-VI)Sponsor
76 cosponsors73 D3 R
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  1. Sep 29, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-224.

  2. Sep 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-224.

  3. Sep 29, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 26, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 26, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 21, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 20, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5911)

  9. Sep 20, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5911)

  10. Aug 30, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.

  11. Aug 30, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/14/2016 without amendment. With written report No. 114-314.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Aug 30, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/14/2016 without amendment. With written report No. 114-314.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 13, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Apr 27, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Apr 26, 2016FloorH38310

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

  16. Apr 26, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1979-1980)

  17. Apr 26, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1979-1980)

  18. Apr 26, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.

  19. Apr 26, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1981)

  20. Apr 26, 2016FloorH30300

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

  21. Apr 12, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 370.

  22. Apr 12, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-486.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  23. Apr 12, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-486.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  24. Mar 1, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  25. Mar 1, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  26. Jun 4, 2015IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3905)

  27. Jun 2, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  28. Jun 2, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jun 2, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawSep 29, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.

(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.

(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.

(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.

(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 20, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.

(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.

(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.

(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.

(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.

Reported to Senate without amendmentAug 30, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.

(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.

(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.

(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.

(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.

Passed House amendedApr 26, 201636
 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.

(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.

(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.

(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.

(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Apr 12, 201617

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.

(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.

(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.

(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.

(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.

Introduced in HouseJun 2, 2015

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act

This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.

Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act — Informed