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H.R. 2070 112th Congress House

World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012

Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription wit… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to install in the area of the World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the nation on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.

Introduced: June 2, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 24, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 26 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H131)
Jan 24, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 24, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H149-150)
Jan 24, 2012
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.
Jan 24, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2070.
Jan 24, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H131-132)
Jan 24, 2012
Mr. Johnson (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 18, 2012
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
Jan 18, 2012
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-368.
Nov 17, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 17, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2011
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Nov 3, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 9, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jun 1, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 1, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 24, 2012 House · vote #8 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 386–26 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 26, 2012

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to install at the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the nation on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3078 World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 33
All 33 Democratic 1 Republican 7
Harper, Gregg
· Dec 19, 2011
STEARNS, CLIFF
· Nov 30, 2011
Brooks, Mo
· Nov 17, 2011
Conaway, K.
· Nov 17, 2011
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Nov 17, 2011
 R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Nov 17, 2011
 R
Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Nov 17, 2011
Palazzo, Steven
· Nov 16, 2011
Poe, Ted
· Nov 14, 2011
Ross, Dennis
· Nov 14, 2011
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Nov 14, 2011
Kissell, Larry
· Jun 21, 2011
BARTLETT, ROSCOE
· Jun 16, 2011
Bishop, Rob
· Jun 16, 2011
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Jun 16, 2011
Fleming, John
· Jun 16, 2011
Flores, Bill
· Jun 16, 2011
Pearce, Stevan
· Jun 16, 2011
PENCE, MIKE
· Jun 16, 2011
PITTS, JOSEPH
· Jun 16, 2011
Rooney, Thomas
· Jun 16, 2011
Schmidt, Jean
· Jun 16, 2011
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 16, 2011
Austria, Steve
· Jun 2, 2011
Barletta, Lou
· Jun 2, 2011
BRADY, KEVIN
· Jun 2, 2011
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jun 2, 2011
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jun 2, 2011
LATOURETTE, STEVEN
· Jun 2, 2011
Meehan, Patrick
· Jun 2, 2011
Noem, Kristi
· Jun 2, 2011
PLATTS, TODD
· Jun 2, 2011
TIBERI, PATRICK
· Jun 2, 2011
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2070: World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2070/
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"H.R. 2070: World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2070/.
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H.R. 2070, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2070/.
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