HR 4182 112th Congress House Congress Monuments and memorials Public contracts and procurement Religion U.S. Capitol

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2012

Introduced: March 8, 2012 See on congress.gov

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Mar 8, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Mar 8, 2012

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2012 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to enter into an agreement with a private entity for the design and fabrication of a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868.

Authorizes the AOC to use National Statuary Hall for a presentation ceremony for the plaque.

Requires the AOC upon receiving such plaque to display it permanently in a place of prominence in National Statuary Hall.

Requires that any obligations or expenditures by the AOC to carry out this Act be derived from pre-existing funds available to the AOC as of the date of enactment of this Act.

What's happening now March 8, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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