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Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 28, 1992)

Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission Act - Establishes the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission to promote and coordinate activities in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson.

Requires the Commission to make interim and final reports to the President and the Congress on its activities. Terminates the Commission within 60 days after its final report.

Requires the Inspector General of the General Services Administration to audit and report to the President and the Congress on the financial transactions of the Commission (including financial transactions involving donated funds).

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1993 and 1994.

What just happenedAug 17, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-343.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Warner, John [R-VA](R-VA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Aug 17, 1992PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-343.

  2. Aug 17, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-343.

  3. Aug 17, 1992PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 17, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 5, 1992FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 5, 1992President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 31, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 30, 1992ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Jul 30, 1992NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Jul 29, 1992Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk:.

  11. Jul 28, 1992FloorH38310

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

  12. Jul 28, 1992FloorH38700

    A similar measure H.R. 5056 was laid on the table without objection.

  13. Jul 28, 1992FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  14. Jul 28, 1992Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  15. Jul 28, 1992FloorH34200

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 5056. Agreed to without objection.

  16. Jul 28, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent.

  17. Jul 28, 1992FloorH30200

    Mr. Moran asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  18. Jul 28, 1992DischargeH12300

    Committee on Post Office and Civil Service discharged.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  19. Jul 28, 1992Committee5500

    Committee on Post Office and Civil Service discharged.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  20. Jan 8, 1992CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received from Justice.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  21. Nov 20, 1991CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Census and Population Subcommittee
  22. Nov 18, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  23. Nov 18, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  24. Nov 18, 1991FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  25. Nov 15, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  26. Nov 15, 1991Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  27. Nov 6, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.

  28. Nov 6, 1991Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with amendments. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Nov 6, 1991Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with amendments. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  30. Oct 31, 1991Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  31. Apr 25, 1991IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  32. Apr 25, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedJul 28, 199236

Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission Act - Establishes the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission to promote and coordinate activities in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson.

Requires the Commission to make interim and final reports to the President and the Congress on its activities. Terminates the Commission within 60 days after its final report.

Requires the Inspector General of the General Services Administration to audit and report to the President and the Congress on the financial transactions of the Commission (including financial transactions involving donated funds).

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1993 and 1994.

Passed Senate amendedNov 15, 199135

Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Act - Establishes the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission to promote and coordinate activities in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson.

Requires the Commission to make an interim report as well as a final report to the President and the Congress on its activities.

Requires such report to include: (1) a final accounting of funds received and expended by the Commission; (2) a description of the products or services received for such expenditures; (3) the identity of the provider of such products or services; (4) the amount paid to such provider; and (5) specific recommendations concerning the final disposition of historically significant items donated to the Commission under this Act. Terminates the Commission after the final report.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through December 31, 1993.

Introduced in SenateApr 25, 199100

Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Act - Establishes the Thomas Jefferson Commemoration Commission to promote and coordinate activities in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson.

Requires the Commission to make interim and final reports to the President and the Congress on its activities. Terminates the Commission within 60 days after its final report.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through December 31, 1993.