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H.R. 473Became Law

To authorize the Every Word We Utter Monument to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 17, 2020)

This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

No federal funds may be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

The Every Word We Utter Monument organization shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions for, and paying for, the expenses of the establishment of such work.

What just happenedDec 17, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-217.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2](D-CO)Sponsor
31 cosponsors27 D4 R
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  1. Dec 17, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-217.

  2. Dec 17, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-217.

  3. Dec 17, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 17, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 11, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 11, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 7, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 3, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 3, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 3, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7222)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Dec 3, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7222)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Feb 26, 2020FloorH38310

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

  14. Feb 26, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1204-1205)

  15. Feb 26, 2020Floor8000

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

  16. Feb 26, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 473.

  17. Feb 26, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1204-1206)

  18. Feb 26, 2020FloorH30300

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

  19. Oct 11, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.

  20. Oct 11, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-229.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Oct 11, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-229.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. May 22, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  26. Feb 5, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  27. Jan 10, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jan 10, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jan 10, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 17, 202049

This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

No federal funds may be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

The Every Word We Utter Monument organization shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions for, and paying for, the expenses of the establishment of such work.

Passed SenateDec 3, 202055

This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

No federal funds may be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

The Every Word We Utter Monument organization shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions for, and paying for, the expenses of the establishment of such work.

Passed HouseFeb 26, 202053

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

No federal funds may be used to pay any expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work.

The Every Word We Utter Monument organization shall be solely responsible for accepting contributions for, and payment of, the expenses of the establishment of such work.

Reported to HouseOct 11, 20197

This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

Introduced in HouseJan 10, 2019

This bill authorizes the establishment on federal land in the District of Columbia of the Every Word We Utter Monument in commemoration of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

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