HR 2070
112th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Europe
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Monuments and memorials
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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U.S. history
World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2011
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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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–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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Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
29
Harper, Gregg
STEARNS, CLIFF
Conaway, K.
R
Huizenga, Bill
R
Lankford, James
R
Stutzman, Marlin A.
Poe, Ted
Ross, Dennis
R
Wittman, Robert J.
Kissell, Larry
BARTLETT, ROSCOE
Bishop, Rob
R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Flores, Bill
Pearce, Stevan
PENCE, MIKE
Rooney, Thomas
Schmidt, Jean
R
Wilson, Joe
Austria, Steve
Barletta, Lou
BRADY, KEVIN
D
Kaptur, Marcy
R
Kelly, Mike
LATOURETTE, STEVEN
Meehan, Patrick
Noem, Kristi
PLATTS, TODD
TIBERI, PATRICK
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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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