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HR 1900 115th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Monuments and memorials Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Ohio Veterans' organizations and recognition

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

Introduced: April 4, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 27 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2018
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-304.
Jun 21, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-186.
Jun 21, 2018
Signed by President.
Jun 11, 2018
Presented to President.
Jun 7, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 6, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3264)
Jun 6, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3264)
May 23, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 432.
May 23, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
May 17, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 8, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 7, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8554)
Nov 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8554)
Nov 7, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1900.
Nov 7, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8554-8556)
Nov 7, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-399, Part I.
Nov 7, 2017
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 7, 2017
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
Nov 7, 2017
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Nov 2, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 2, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 13, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Act

(Sec. 2) This bill designates the veterans memorial and museum currently being constructed in Columbus, Ohio, as the "National Veterans Memorial and Museum."

Such designation may be withdrawn if Congress finds the museum's progress and operation to be unsatisfactory, but no earlier than five years after the museum opens to the public.

As a condition of designation, the director of the museum shall report to Congress regarding: (1) a projected five-year budget, (2) outreach to veterans about the design and contents of the museum, (3) the exhibit decision-making process, (4) organizational structure, (5) bylaws and rules, and (6) organizations that have accredited the museum.

What's happening now July 17, 2018

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-304.

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 Bill text 7 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 3 Republican 5
D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Oct 24, 2017
Curbelo, Carlos
· Oct 24, 2017
 D
Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · Apr 4, 2017
 R
Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Apr 4, 2017
 R
Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Apr 4, 2017
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Apr 4, 2017
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 4, 2017
 R
Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Apr 4, 2017
Renacci, James
· Apr 4, 2017
TIBERI, PATRICK
· Apr 4, 2017
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Apr 4, 2017
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