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John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 29, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, which shall:

  • plan, develop, and carry out activities to honor John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and
  • provide advice and assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out activities to honor Kennedy on such occasion.

(Sec. 7) The commission shall submit to the President and Congress annual reports on its revenue and expenditures, such interim reports as appropriate, and a final report by August 31, 2017.

(Sec. 8) The commission shall terminate by September 30, 2017.

(Sec. 9) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may perform an audit of the commission.

What just happenedJul 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-215.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4](D-MA)Sponsor
45 cosponsors26 D19 R
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  1. Jul 29, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-215.

  2. Jul 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-215.

  3. Jul 29, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 19, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 19, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 15, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 14, 2016Floor

    Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5185)

  9. Jul 14, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5185)

  10. Jul 13, 2016FloorH38310

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

  11. Jul 13, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4875-4876)

  12. Jul 13, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4875-4876)

  13. Jul 13, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4875-4876)

  14. Jul 13, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  15. Jul 13, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  16. Jul 13, 2016FloorH30200

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

  17. Jul 11, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  18. Jul 11, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jul 11, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 29, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, which shall:

  • plan, develop, and carry out activities to honor John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and
  • provide advice and assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out activities to honor Kennedy on such occasion.

(Sec. 7) The commission shall submit to the President and Congress annual reports on its revenue and expenditures, such interim reports as appropriate, and a final report by August 31, 2017.

(Sec. 8) The commission shall terminate by September 30, 2017.

(Sec. 9) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may perform an audit of the commission.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 14, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, which shall:

  • plan, develop, and carry out activities to honor John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and
  • provide advice and assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out activities to honor Kennedy on such occasion.

(Sec. 7) The commission shall submit to the President and Congress annual reports on its revenue and expenditures, such interim reports as appropriate, and a final report by August 31, 2017.

(Sec. 8) The commission shall terminate by September 30, 2017.

(Sec. 9) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may perform an audit of the commission.

Passed House without amendmentJul 13, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act

(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, which shall:

  • plan, develop, and carry out activities to honor John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and
  • provide advice and assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out activities to honor Kennedy on such occasion.

(Sec. 7) The commission shall submit to the President and Congress annual reports on its revenue and expenditures, such interim reports as appropriate, and a final report by August 31, 2017.

(Sec. 8) The commission shall terminate by September 30, 2017.

(Sec. 9) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may perform an audit of the commission.

Introduced in HouseJul 11, 2016

John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act

This bill establishes the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission, which shall:

  • plan, develop, and carry out activities to honor John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; and
  • provide advice and assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out activities to honor Kennedy on such occasion.

The commission shall submit to the President and Congress annual reports on its revenue and expenditures, such interim reports as appropriate, and a final report by August 31, 2017. The commission shall terminate by September 30, 2017.

The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may perform an audit of the commission.

John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission Act — Informed