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Bill110th CongressFiled Feb 6, 2008Commemorations
H.R. 5235

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 15, 2008)

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - (Sec. 2) Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) develop federal activities to honor Reagan.

(Sec. 4) Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, Director and staff, and powers of the Commission.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Commission to submit annual reports on its revenue and expenditures to the President and Congress, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise with a value of more than $250, together with the identity of the donor. Authorizes the Commission to submit interim reports. Requires the Commission to submit a final report by April 30, 2011.

(Sec. 8) Requires the Commission to terminate by May 30, 2011.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2011. Directs the Department of the Interior's Inspector General to: (1) perform an audit of the Commission for any fiscal year for which it receives an appropriation of authorized funds; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees.

Title II: Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - (Sec. 201) Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to plan, coordinate, and execute programs and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Directs the Commission to: (1) encourage organizations to organize and participate in the commemoration to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the War; (2) provide technical assistance to states, localities, the National Park System's units, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; (3) coordinate and facilitate research on, publication about, and interpretation of the people and events associated with the War; (4) design, develop, and maintain a traveling exhibit that interprets the War's events; (5) ensure that the commemorations provide a lasting legacy and long-term public benefit leading to protection of the natural and cultural resources associated with the War; and (6) examine and review essential facilities and infrastructure at War sites and identify possible improvements that could enhance and maximize visitor experience at the sites.

Requires the Commission to: (1) prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans; (2) report annually on gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of more than $250; and (3) submit a final report on activities, receipts, expenditures, and dispositions of any historically significant items and other properties.

Sets forth provisions concerning the Commission's membership.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2015.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.

Requires the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior to: (1) perform an annual audit of the Commission; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees.

What just happenedSep 15, 2008

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 965.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24](R-CA)Sponsor
167 cosponsors18 D149 R
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  1. Sep 15, 2008Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 965.

  2. Sep 15, 2008Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Sep 15, 2008Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Sep 11, 2008Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jul 24, 2008IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jul 23, 2008IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  7. Jul 22, 2008FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 22, 2008FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6786-6787)

  9. Jul 22, 2008Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6786-6787)

  10. Jul 22, 2008FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6786-6788)

  11. Jul 22, 2008FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.

  12. Jul 22, 2008FloorH30300

    Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  13. Jul 16, 2008CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  14. Jul 16, 2008CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  15. Jul 16, 2008CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia Discharged.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  16. Feb 14, 2008CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.

    Information Technology Subcommittee
  17. Feb 6, 2008IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  18. Feb 6, 2008IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Feb 6, 2008IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 15, 200801

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - (Sec. 2) Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) develop federal activities to honor Reagan.

(Sec. 4) Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, Director and staff, and powers of the Commission.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Commission to submit annual reports on its revenue and expenditures to the President and Congress, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise with a value of more than $250, together with the identity of the donor. Authorizes the Commission to submit interim reports. Requires the Commission to submit a final report by April 30, 2011.

(Sec. 8) Requires the Commission to terminate by May 30, 2011.

(Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2011. Directs the Department of the Interior's Inspector General to: (1) perform an audit of the Commission for any fiscal year for which it receives an appropriation of authorized funds; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees.

Title II: Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - (Sec. 201) Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to plan, coordinate, and execute programs and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Directs the Commission to: (1) encourage organizations to organize and participate in the commemoration to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the War; (2) provide technical assistance to states, localities, the National Park System's units, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; (3) coordinate and facilitate research on, publication about, and interpretation of the people and events associated with the War; (4) design, develop, and maintain a traveling exhibit that interprets the War's events; (5) ensure that the commemorations provide a lasting legacy and long-term public benefit leading to protection of the natural and cultural resources associated with the War; and (6) examine and review essential facilities and infrastructure at War sites and identify possible improvements that could enhance and maximize visitor experience at the sites.

Requires the Commission to: (1) prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans; (2) report annually on gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of more than $250; and (3) submit a final report on activities, receipts, expenditures, and dispositions of any historically significant items and other properties.

Sets forth provisions concerning the Commission's membership.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2015.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.

Requires the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior to: (1) perform an annual audit of the Commission; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees.

Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 200800

Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) study other federal activities to honor Ronald Reagan, including the issuance of a postal stamp, the issuance of a $1 coin for one year, and the convening of a joint session of Congress.