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HR 68 102th Congress House

National Commemorative Advisory Act

Official title: To establish a commission to advise the President on proposals for national observances.

Introduced: May 17, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jan 31, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 3, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 31, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Commemorative Advisory Act - Establishes the President's Advisory Commission on National Commemoratives to: (1) establish criteria for recommending to the President that a proposed national observance be approved or disapproved; (2) review proposals for national observances submitted in accordance with procedures published by the Commission; and (3) issue recommendations to the President concerning each proposal reviewed.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Republican 1
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 17, 1991
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 11, 1991
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · May 17, 1991
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 10, 1991
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jan 10, 1991
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