Skip to main content
HR 2305 105th Congress House Commemorations Aeronautics Aircraft Aircraft pilots Anniversaries Congress Congressional reporting requirements Federal advisory bodies Government Operations and Politics History International Affairs International cooperation Private aviation Transportation and Public Works

Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act

Introduced: July 30, 1997 See on congress.gov
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 11, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Jul 30, 1997
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Jul 30, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6303)
 Ask about this bill AI · grounded in the bill text

Have a question about what this bill does? Ask in plain English; the answer is drawn from the bill's actual text and official record, and it'll tell you when something isn't in the text rather than guess.

AI answers can be imperfect; always confirm against the full bill text.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act - Establishes the Centennial of Flight Commission to: (1) represent the United States and take a leadership role with other countries in recognizing the importance of aviation history and the centennial of powered flight; (2) encourage and promote participation and sponsorships in commemoration of the centennial of powered flight by certain companies, individuals, institutions, organizations, and governments; (3) plan and develop programs and activities with the First Flight Centennial Commission, the First Flight Centennial Foundation of North Carolina, and the 2003 Committee of Ohio; (4) publish a calendar of programs and provide a central clearinghouse for information regarding aviation history and the centennial of powered flight; and (5) coordinate celebration dates during the centennial year and assist in conducting activities relating to the centennial throughout the United States.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now August 11, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 7, 1997
Cite this page click to expand
APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2305: Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2305/
MLA
"H.R. 2305: Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2305/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2305, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2305/.
Markdown link
[H.R. 2305: Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2305/)
Report a problem