A bill to amend the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 8, 1987)
Amends the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act to authorize the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission (Commission) to expend a specified amount of appropriated funds in carrying out functions or duties with respect to representatives of foreign governments.
Increases the cap on donations the Commission may accept.
Authorizes the Commission to appoint, in addition to a Director and a Deputy Director, up to 20 publicly paid staff members. Authorizes the Commission to appoint other staff members to be paid from donations. Eliminates the limit on the number of employees detailed from Federal agencies which the Commission may accept.
Authorizes payment of travel expenses to persons appointed to Commission advisory committees.
Allows the Commission to authorize and charge fees for the manufacture, reproduction, use, sale, or distribution of the Christopher Columbus Quicentenary Logo (Logo). Makes fees charged available to the Commission.
Continues in effect all rules and regulations issued by the Commission regarding the use of any Commission logo before the enactment of this Act. Declares that suits or actions commenced before the effective date of the Logo provisions of this Act shall continue unabated.
Extends the date for termination of the Commission.
What just happenedMay 8, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- May 8, 1987IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 8, 1987IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate