Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1586

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 16, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Congress
Latest Action
Apr 16, 2013

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Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]

Republican·TX-1
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First Name: Louie
Last Name: Gohmert
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,586
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 16, 2013
Policy Area
Congress
Is Law
No
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 16, 20130

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2013 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to enter into an agreement with a private entity for the design and fabrication of a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868.

Authorizes the AOC to use National Statuary Hall for a presentation ceremony for the plaque.

Requires the AOC upon receiving such plaque to display it permanently in a place of prominence in National Statuary Hall.

Requires that any obligations or expenditures by the AOC to carry out this Act be derived from pre-existing funds available to the AOC as of enactment of this Act.

Committee on House Administration

House· Standing
Monuments and memorialsPublic contracts and procurementReligionU.S. Capitol

Introduced in House

Apr 16, 2013

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2013 — Informed