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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 503

National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 28, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 6, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Desert Storm Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those who, as members of the Armed Forces, served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.

Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense to establish the commemorative work.

Requires the Association, upon payment of all expenses for the memorial's establishment (including perpetual maintenance and preservation expenses), to transmit any remaining balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the separate account with the National Park Foundation (NPF) established for crediting money provided by a sponsor of a commemorative work.

Requires any remaining balance transmitted to the separate NPF account upon expiration of the authority to establish the commemorative work to be available to the Secretary or to the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), as appropriate, following a specified process.

What just happenedJun 2, 2014

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1](R-TN)Sponsor
107 cosponsors24 D83 R
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateJun 2, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 28, 2014
  • Reported in HouseMay 6, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2013
  1. Jun 2, 2014Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.

  2. May 28, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 242). (text: CR H4858)

  3. May 28, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 0 (Roll no. 242).(text: CR H4858)

  4. May 28, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4867-4868)

  5. May 28, 2014FloorH37220

    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.

  6. May 28, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 503.

  7. May 28, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4858-4860)

  8. May 28, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. May 6, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 325.

  10. May 6, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-437.

  11. May 6, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-437.

  12. Apr 9, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Apr 9, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Apr 9, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  15. Feb 26, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  16. Feb 15, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  17. Feb 5, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  18. Feb 5, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 5, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 28, 201436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 6, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Desert Storm Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those who, as members of the Armed Forces, served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.

Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense to establish the commemorative work.

Requires the Association, upon payment of all expenses for the memorial's establishment (including perpetual maintenance and preservation expenses), to transmit any remaining balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the separate account with the National Park Foundation (NPF) established for crediting money provided by a sponsor of a commemorative work.

Requires any remaining balance transmitted to the separate NPF account upon expiration of the authority to establish the commemorative work to be available to the Secretary or to the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), as appropriate, following a specified process.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 6, 201417

National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Desert Storm Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those who, as members of the Armed Forces, served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.

Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense to establish the commemorative work.

Requires the Association, upon payment of all expenses for the memorial's establishment (including perpetual maintenance and preservation expenses), to transmit any remaining balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the separate account with the National Park Foundation (NPF) established for crediting money provided by a sponsor of a commemorative work.

Requires any remaining balance transmitted to the separate NPF account upon expiration of the authority to establish the commemorative work to be available to the Secretary or to the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), as appropriate, following a specified process.

Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2013

National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act - Authorizes the National Desert Storm Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor those who, as members of the Armed Forces, served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.

Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense to establish the commemorative work.