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HR 1385 101th Congress House

Martin Luther King Jr., Federal Holiday Commission Extension Act

Official title: To make permanent the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission.

Introduced: March 14, 1989 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 17, 1989
Became Public Law No: 101-30.
May 17, 1989
Signed by President.
May 10, 1989
Measure Signed in Senate.
May 10, 1989
Presented to President.
May 9, 1989
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 9, 1989
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 359 - 42 (Roll no. 45).
May 9, 1989
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
May 9, 1989
Mrs. Morella demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.
May 9, 1989
Mr. Sawyer moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
May 3, 1989
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 2, 1989
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 431 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-7. Record Vote No: 57.
May 2, 1989
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 431 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-7. Record Vote No: 57.
May 2, 1989
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 431 amended.
May 2, 1989
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Apr 19, 1989
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Apr 18, 1989
Received in the Senate.
Apr 17, 1989
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 17, 1989
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 305 - 84 (Roll No. 29).
Apr 17, 1989
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 17, 1989
Mr. Dannemeyer objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Apr 17, 1989
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Apr 17, 1989
The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.
Apr 17, 1989
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 17, 1989
Mr. Sawyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 13, 1989
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
Apr 13, 1989
Reported by the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. H. Rept. 101-26.
Apr 12, 1989
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 12, 1989
Ordered to be Reported.
Mar 21, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from OMB.
Mar 20, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Mar 14, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Mar 14, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 17, 1989

Became Public Law No: 101-30.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission Extension Act - Makes permanent the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission. (Current law terminates the Commission on April 20, 1989.) Makes the term of Commission members one year, except for Coretta Scott King (life term) and members of the family surviving Martin Luther King, Jr. (at the discretion of the family).

Amends existing requirements to make the Commission's report on its activities reflect the most recent observance of the holiday.

Replaces provisions requiring all expenditures of the Commission to be from donated funds with provisions authorizing appropriations for each fiscal year. Makes payment of expenses for Commission members and staff salary subject to the availability of funds.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 431 Companion bill Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission Extension Act
 Bill text 7 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Mar 14, 1989
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 14, 1989
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 14, 1989
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Mar 14, 1989
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Mar 14, 1989
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