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Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act

Introduced: February 6, 2008 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 15, 2008
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 965.
Sep 15, 2008
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
Sep 11, 2008
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jul 24, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2008
Received in the Senate.
Jul 22, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 22, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6786-6787)
Jul 22, 2008
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6786-6787)
Jul 22, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6786-6788)
Jul 22, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.
Jul 22, 2008
Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 16, 2008
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 16, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2008
Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia Discharged.
Feb 14, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Feb 6, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 6, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - (Sec. 2) Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) develop federal activities to honor Reagan.

(Sec. 4) Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, Director and staff, and powers of the Commission.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Commission to submit annual reports on its revenue and expenditures to the President and Congress, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise with a value of more than $250, together with the identity of the donor. Authorizes the Commission to submit interim reports. Requires the Commission to submit a final report by April 30, 2011.

(Sec. 8) Requires the Commission to terminate by May 30, 2011.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2011. Directs the Department of the Interior's Inspector General to: (1) perform an audit of the Commission for any fiscal year for which it receives an appropriation of authorized funds; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees.

Title II: Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - (Sec. 201) Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to plan, coordinate, and execute programs and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Directs the Commission to: (1) encourage organizations to organize and participate in the commemoration to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the War; (2) provide technical assistance to states, localities, the National Park System's units, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; (3) coordinate and facilitate research on, publication about, and interpretation of the people and events associated with the War; (4) design, develop, and maintain a traveling exhibit that interprets the War's events; (5) ensure that the commemorations provide a lasting legacy and long-term public benefit leading to protection of the natural and cultural resources associated with the War; and (6) examine and review essential facilities and infrastructure at War sites and identify possible improvements that could enhance and maximize visitor experience at the sites.

Requires the Commission to: (1) prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans; (2) report annually on gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of more than $250; and (3) submit a final report on activities, receipts, expenditures, and dispositions of any historically significant items and other properties.

Sets forth provisions concerning the Commission's membership.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2015.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.

Requires the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior to: (1) perform an annual audit of the Commission; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees.

What's happening now September 15, 2008

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 965.

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