HR 1696
107th Congress
House
Commemorations
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District of Columbia
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History
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National monuments
Public Lands and Natural Resources
World War II
To expedite the construction of the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia.
Everywhere this bill has been
26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 28, 2001
Became Public Law No: 107-11.
May 28, 2001
Signed by President.
May 23, 2001
Presented to President.
May 22, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2001
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2391)
May 22, 2001
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2391)
May 22, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1696.
May 22, 2001
Mr. Stump moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2391-2396)
May 21, 2001
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 21, 2001
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 21, 2001
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 21, 2001
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
May 21, 2001
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5260-5262)
May 21, 2001
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5260-5262)
May 21, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 16, 2001
Received in the Senate.
May 15, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 15 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H2155-2156)
May 15, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2170-2171)
May 15, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 15, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1696.
May 15, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2155-2161)
May 15, 2001
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 4, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
May 3, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 3, 2001
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2001 | House · vote #109 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 400–15 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 745 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Requires the American Battle Monuments Commission to proceed expeditiously with the construction of the National World War II Memorial at the dedicated Rainbow Pool site in the District of Columbia. Declares that: (1) the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Commemorative Works Act, and any other law pertaining to the siting and design of the Memorial have been met; and (2) the decision to construct the Memorial at such site, decisions implementing this Act, and decisions about design are final, conclusive, and not subject to administrative or judicial review.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 107-11.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
6 versions
- 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 Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in Senate Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
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