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United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 31, 2020)

United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020

This bill modifies certain requirements of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established to provide for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events.

Among other things, the bill

  • modifies the membership requirements of the commission;
  • changes the date by which the commission shall report to the President with its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events to March 31, 2020; and
  • grants the commission the exclusive right to use, and to allow others to use, the official marks, imprimaturs, and logos of the commission.

What just happenedDec 31, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-282.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 31, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-282.

  2. Dec 31, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-282.

  3. Dec 31, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 31, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 21, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 21, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 19, 2020ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3989 by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7853)

  9. Dec 19, 2020NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3989 by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 18, 2020Floor

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

  11. Dec 17, 2020FloorH38310

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

  12. Dec 17, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7244)

  13. Dec 17, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  14. Dec 17, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3989.

  15. Dec 17, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7244-7245)

  16. Dec 17, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Khanna moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Jul 22, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  18. Jul 22, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  19. Jul 22, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  20. Jul 21, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4359-4360)

  21. Jul 21, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4359-4360)

  22. Jul 21, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4359-4360)

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Jul 21, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4359-4360)

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Jun 17, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Jun 17, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 31, 202049

United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020

This bill modifies certain requirements of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established to provide for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events.

Among other things, the bill

  • modifies the membership requirements of the commission;
  • changes the date by which the commission shall report to the President with its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events to March 31, 2020; and
  • grants the commission the exclusive right to use, and to allow others to use, the official marks, imprimaturs, and logos of the commission.
Senate agreed to House amendmentDec 19, 202074

United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020

This bill modifies certain requirements of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established to provide for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events.

Among other things, the bill

  • modifies the membership requirements of the commission;
  • changes the date by which the commission shall report to the President with its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events to March 31, 2020; and
  • grants the commission the exclusive right to use, and to allow others to use, the official marks, imprimaturs, and logos of the commission.
Passed HouseDec 17, 202053

United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020

This bill modifies certain requirements of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established to provide for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events.

Among other things, the bill

  • modifies the membership requirements of the commission;
  • changes the date by which the commission shall report to the President with its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events to March 31, 2020; and
  • grants the commission the exclusive right to use, and to allow others to use, the official marks, imprimaturs, and logos of the commission.
Passed SenateJul 21, 202055

United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020

This bill modifies certain requirements of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established to provide for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events.

Among other things, the bill

  • modifies the membership requirements of the commission;
  • changes the date by which the commission shall report to the President with its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events to March 31, 2020;
  • grants the commission the sole power to authorize, license, and derive income from the usage of official marks, imprimaturs, products, and logos of the commission and the official semiquincentennial activities sponsored or cosponsored by the commission; and
  • establishes penalties for knowingly manufacturing, reproducing, or using any log, symbol, or mark originated under the authority of, and certified by, the commission for use in connection with the commemoration of the semiquincentennial.
Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2020

United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020

This bill modifies certain requirements of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established to provide for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events.

Among other things, the bill

  • modifies the membership requirements of the commission;
  • changes the date by which the commission shall report to the President with its specific recommendations for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events to March 31, 2020;
  • grants the commission the sole power to authorize, license, and derive income from the usage of official marks, imprimaturs, products, and logos of the commission and the official semiquincentennial activities sponsored or cosponsored by the commission; and
  • establishes penalties for knowingly manufacturing, reproducing, or using any log, symbol, or mark originated under the authority of, and certified by, the commission for use in connection with the commemoration of the semiquincentennial.
United States Semiquincentennial Commission Amendments Act of 2020 — Informed