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Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2005

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 30, 2005)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 9, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2005 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial to honor the Buffalo Soldiers in or around New Orleans, Louisiana, on land donated for such purpose or on federal land with the consent of the appropriate land manager.

Directs the Commission: (1) to solicit and accept contributions for the memorial's construction and maintenance; and (2) prior to beginning construction, to enter into an agreement with an appropriate public or private entity to provide for the permanent maintenance of the memorial and to have sufficient funds (or assurance that it will receive sufficient funds) to complete the memorial. Authorizes the Commission to enter into a cooperative agreement with a private or public entity for fundraising purposes.

Directs the Commission: (1) to maintain an escrow account to pay expenses incurred in constructing the memorial; (2) to deposit into the account any principal and interest by the United States that the Chairman determines has a suitable maturity; and (3) after construction, to transfer account amounts to the entity providing for permanent maintenance of the memorial.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedDec 30, 2005

Became Public Law No: 109-152.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA](D-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 30, 2005PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 109-152.

  2. Dec 30, 2005BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 109-152.

  3. Dec 30, 2005PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 30, 2005BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 22, 2005FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 22, 2005President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 2005

    Cleared for White House.

  8. Dec 19, 2005FloorH38310

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

  9. Dec 19, 2005FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H12215)

  10. Dec 19, 2005Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H12215)

  11. Dec 19, 2005FloorH30200

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

  12. Dec 19, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12215)

  13. Dec 19, 2005DischargeH12300

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Dec 19, 2005Committee5500

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Aug 8, 2005CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  16. Jul 27, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 27, 2005Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jul 27, 2005FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  19. Jul 26, 2005Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9018-9052; text as reported in Senate: CR S9028; text as passed Senate: CR S9028)

  20. Jul 26, 2005Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9018-9052; text as reported in Senate: CR S9028; text as passed Senate: CR S9028)

  21. Mar 9, 2005Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 36.

  22. Mar 9, 2005Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 109-24.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 9, 2005Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 109-24.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Feb 9, 2005Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jan 31, 2005IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S653)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jan 31, 2005IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S652-653)

  27. Jan 31, 2005IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 30, 200549

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 9, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2005 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial to honor the Buffalo Soldiers in or around New Orleans, Louisiana, on land donated for such purpose or on federal land with the consent of the appropriate land manager.

Directs the Commission: (1) to solicit and accept contributions for the memorial's construction and maintenance; and (2) prior to beginning construction, to enter into an agreement with an appropriate public or private entity to provide for the permanent maintenance of the memorial and to have sufficient funds (or assurance that it will receive sufficient funds) to complete the memorial. Authorizes the Commission to enter into a cooperative agreement with a private or public entity for fundraising purposes.

Directs the Commission: (1) to maintain an escrow account to pay expenses incurred in constructing the memorial; (2) to deposit into the account any principal and interest by the United States that the Chairman determines has a suitable maturity; and (3) after construction, to transfer account amounts to the entity providing for permanent maintenance of the memorial.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed House without amendmentDec 19, 200581

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 9, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2005 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial to honor the Buffalo Soldiers in or around New Orleans, Louisiana, on land donated for such purpose or on Federal land with the consent of the appropriate land manager.

Directs the Commission: (1) to solicit and accept contributions for the memorial's construction and maintenance; and (2) prior to beginning construction, to enter into an agreement with an appropriate public or private entity to provide for the permanent maintenance of the memorial and to have sufficient funds (or assurance that it will receive sufficient funds) to complete the memorial. Authorizes the Commission to enter into a cooperative agreement with a private or public entity for fundraising purposes.

Directs the Commission: (1) to maintain an escrow account to pay expenses incurred in constructing the memorial; (2) to deposit into the account any principal and interest by the United States that the Chairman determines has a suitable maturity; and (3) after construction, to transfer account amounts to the entity providing for permanent maintenance of the memorial.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed Senate amendedJul 26, 200535

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 9, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2005 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial to honor the Buffalo Soldiers in or around New Orleans, Louisiana, on land donated for such purpose or on Federal land with the consent of the appropriate land manager.

Directs the Commission: (1) to solicit and accept contributions for the memorial's construction and maintenance; and (2) prior to beginning construction, to enter into an agreement with an appropriate public or private entity to provide for the permanent maintenance of the memorial and to have sufficient funds (or assurance that it will receive sufficient funds) to complete the memorial. Authorizes the Commission to enter into a cooperative agreement with a private or public entity for fundraising purposes.

Directs the Commission: (1) to maintain an escrow account to pay expenses incurred in constructing the memorial; (2) to deposit into the account any principal and interest by the United States that the Chairman determines has a suitable maturity; and (3) after construction, to transfer account amounts to the entity providing for permanent maintenance of the memorial.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 9, 200501

Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2005 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial to honor the Buffalo Soldiers in or around New Orleans, Louisiana, on land donated for such purpose or on Federal land with the consent of the appropriate land manager.

Directs the Commission: (1) to solicit and accept contributions for the memorial's construction and maintenance; and (2) prior to beginning construction, to enter into an agreement with an appropriate public or private entity to provide for the permanent maintenance of the memorial and to have sufficient funds (or assurance that it will receive sufficient funds) to complete the memorial. Authorizes the Commission to enter into a cooperative agreement with a private or public entity for fundraising purposes.

Directs the Commission: (1) to maintain an escrow account to pay expenses incurred in constructing the memorial; (2) to deposit into the account any principal and interest by the United States that the Chairman determines has a suitable maturity; and (3) after construction, to transfer account amounts to the entity providing for permanent maintenance of the memorial.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateJan 31, 200500

Buffalo Soldiers Commemoration Act of 2005 - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a memorial to honor the Buffalo Soldiers in or around New Orleans, Louisiana, on land donated for such purpose or on Federal land with the consent of the appropriate land manager.

Directs the Commission: (1) to solicit and accept contributions for the memorial's construction and maintenance; and (2) prior to beginning construction, to enter into an agreement with an appropriate public or private entity to provide for the permanent maintenance of the memorial and to have sufficient funds (or assurance that it will receive sufficient funds) to complete the memorial. Authorizes the Commission to enter into a cooperative agreement with a private or public entity for fundraising purposes.

Directs the Commission: (1) to maintain an escrow account to pay expenses incurred in constructing the memorial; (2) to deposit into the account any principal and interest by the United States that the Chairman determines has a suitable maturity; and (3) after construction, to transfer account amounts to the entity providing for permanent maintenance of the memorial.