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A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

Introduced: November 29, 1982 See on congress.gov
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Nov 29, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Nov 29, 1982
Introduced in House
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Establishes the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Requires the Commission to: (1) plan and develop appropriate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Constitution; (2) encourage private organizations, and State and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities; (3) coordinate activities throughout all the States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of bicentennial information. Directs the Commission to seek assistance from private and governmental agencies and organizations.

Requires the Commission to submit a report of its recommendations to the President, Congress and the Judicial Conference within two years of enactment of this Act and annually until its termination. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1989.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and such sums as necessary through FY 1989.

What's happening now November 29, 1982

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Dec 6, 1982
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Nov 29, 1982
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Nov 29, 1982
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7309: A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HR-7309/
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