H.R. 2947
103rd Congress
House
Commemorative Works Act
Official title: To extend for an additional two years the authorization of the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial.
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34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 26, 1994
Became Public Law No: 103-321.
Aug 26, 1994
Signed by President.
Aug 19, 1994
Presented to President.
Aug 16, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 16, 1994
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll No. 397). (consideration: CR H8458)
Aug 16, 1994
VOTE POSTPONED - Mr. Vento demanded a vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. The Speaker postponed further action.
Aug 16, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Aug 16, 1994
Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Apr 13, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 12, 1994
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4182-4183)
Apr 12, 1994
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4182-4183)
Apr 5, 1994
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
Apr 5, 1994
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Mar 22, 94 with amendments. With written report No. 103-247.
Mar 9, 1994
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Feb 10, 1994
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Feb 1, 1994
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Nov 23, 1993
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 23, 1993
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov 23, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 23, 1993
On passage Passed without objection.
Nov 23, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Nov 23, 1993
Considered by unanimous consent. (CR H10921-10923)
Nov 23, 1993
Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent to discharge the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union and consider.
Nov 20, 1993
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Nov 20, 1993
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-400.
Nov 10, 1993
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 10, 1993
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 4, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 4, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 21, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 30, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sep 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Aug 6, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 6, 1993
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1994 | House · vote #397 | SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS | Passed | 378–0 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
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Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 420 | – | Agreed to |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 103-321.
Plain-English summary
Extends the authorization of the Black Revolutionary War Patriots Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to October 27, 1995.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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- Engrossed Amendment Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law PDF
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- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
- Reported to Senate Formatted Text PDF
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