A bill to amend the Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 to provide for the operation of the National Constitution Center.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 9, 2003)
Amends the Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 to set forth requirements for cooperative agreements between the Secretary of the Interior and the National Constitution Center for the operation of the Center, including a requirement that revenues from the operation of the Center be made available to the Center (without further appropriation) to offset its operating expenses, and requirements that the Center: (1) maintain appropriate risk insurance; (2) maintain its tax-exempt status; and (3) report annually to the Secretary or Congress on its activities, goals and plans. Authorizes the Secretary to terminate a cooperative agreement in the public interest.
Exempts agreements, leases, contracts or other arrangements entered into under this Act from certain requirements for leases of buildings by the Federal Government and for the award of concession contracts in units of the National Park System.
What just happenedDec 9, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 9, 2003
- Dec 9, 2003IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Dec 9, 2003IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate