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HR 1849 111th Congress House

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009

Official title: To designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial, to establish the World War… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial, to establish the World War I centennial commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 15, 2009 Introduced by: Cleaver, Emanuel Democratic · Missouri See on congress.gov
Social Sciences and History Executive agency funding and structureMilitary historyMissouriMonuments and memorials
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 3, 2009
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 6, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 5, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1849.
Nov 5, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 5, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 862). (text: CR H12391-12392)
Nov 5, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12426)
Nov 5, 2009
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.
Nov 5, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12390-12394)
Nov 5, 2009
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 5, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
Nov 5, 2009
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Nov 5, 2009
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-329, Part I.
Oct 29, 2009
Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia Discharged.
Oct 29, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 29, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Apr 6, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Apr 1, 2009
Referred to House Natural Resources
Apr 1, 2009
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Apr 1, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Apr 1, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E837-838)
Apr 1, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 5, 2009 House · vote #862 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 418–1 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 3, 2009

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 - Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.

Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans.

Sets forth provisions concerning the composition of the membership, and the powers, of the Commission.

Requires : (1) periodic reports on Commission activities and plans; (2) annual reports on the revenue and expenditures of the Commission, including a list of gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of over $250, together with the identities of the donors; (3) a report containing recommendations for commemorating the centennial and coordinating related activities; and (4) annual audits for any fiscal years for which the Commission receives an appropriation of funds.

Authorizes appropriations.

Terminates the Commission on the earlier of 30 days after activities honoring the centennial observation of World War I are carried out or July 28, 2019.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 760 Related bill A bill to designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "National …
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 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 36
All 36 Democratic 21 Republican 4
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Oct 21, 2009
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Oct 21, 2009
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Oct 20, 2009
McMahon, Michael
· Oct 20, 2009
Wilson, Charles
· Oct 20, 2009
Bean, Melissa
· Oct 15, 2009
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Oct 15, 2009
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Oct 15, 2009
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Oct 15, 2009
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Green, Al
Texas · Oct 15, 2009
Kosmas, Suzanne
· Oct 15, 2009
Markey, Betsy
· Oct 15, 2009
Massa, Eric
· Oct 15, 2009
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Oct 15, 2009
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Oct 15, 2009
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Oct 15, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 15, 2009
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Oct 15, 2009
Arcuri, Michael
· Jul 31, 2009
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 31, 2009
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jul 31, 2009
Driehaus, Steve
· Jul 31, 2009
Fallin, Mary
· Jul 31, 2009
HILL, BARON
· Jul 31, 2009
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 31, 2009
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Jul 31, 2009
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 16, 2009
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Apr 28, 2009
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Apr 1, 2009
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