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H.R. 588Became Law

Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 18, 2013)

Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 - Extends, to November 17, 2018, the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. (Fund) to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitors center. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Fund to acknowledge donor contributions to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center by displaying, inside the Center, an appropriate statement or credit.

Requires the Fund to: (1) bear all display expenses; and (2) prior to such display, submit to the Secretary for approval a display plan.

Requires the Secretary to approve such plan if it: (1) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (2) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (3) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition.

Allows the Fund, if a plan is not approved, to resubmit a revised plan.

What just happenedJul 18, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-21.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
38 cosponsors22 D16 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed Amendment HouseJun 17, 2013
  • Engrossed Amendment SenateJun 3, 2013
  • Received in SenateMay 7, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 6, 2013
  • Reported in HouseApr 9, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2013
  • Public LawJul 19, 2013
  1. Jul 18, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-21.

  2. Jul 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-21.

  3. Jul 18, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 18, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 12, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 12, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 11, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 10, 2013ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5623)

  9. Jul 10, 2013NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5623)

  10. Jun 18, 2013Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

  11. Jun 17, 2013FloorH1B000

    House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 264 (consideration: CR H3660-3661)

  12. Jun 4, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Jun 3, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Jun 3, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Jun 3, 2013Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3912; text: CR S3912)

  16. May 7, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  17. May 6, 2013FloorH38310

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

  18. May 6, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H2409)

  19. May 6, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2 (Roll no. 129).(text: CR H2409)

  20. May 6, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2412-2413)

  21. May 6, 2013FloorH37220

    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.

  22. May 6, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 588.

  23. May 6, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2409-2410)

  24. May 6, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  25. Apr 9, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.

  26. Apr 9, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-28.

  27. Apr 9, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-28.

  28. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  29. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  30. Mar 20, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  31. Mar 14, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  32. Feb 21, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  33. Feb 6, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  34. Feb 6, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Feb 6, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 18, 201349

Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 - Extends, to November 17, 2018, the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. (Fund) to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitors center. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Fund to acknowledge donor contributions to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center by displaying, inside the Center, an appropriate statement or credit.

Requires the Fund to: (1) bear all display expenses; and (2) prior to such display, submit to the Secretary for approval a display plan.

Requires the Secretary to approve such plan if it: (1) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (2) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (3) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor donor recognition.

Allows the Fund, if a plan is not approved, to resubmit a revised plan.

Passed Senate amendedJun 3, 201335

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services (GSA), as applicable, to permit a sponsor authorized to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs to acknowledge donor contributions at such work.

Requires such acknowledgments to: (1) be displayed inside a visitor center or other structure associated with the work; (2) conform to applicable National Park Service or GSA guidelines for such recognitions; (3) be limited to short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; and (4) not include any advertising slogans or company logos. Requires the sponsor, prior to such display, to submit for approval to the Secretary or Administrator a display plan. Provides for plan approval or, if necessary, resubmission of a revised plan.

Extends through November 17, 2018, the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc., to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center.

Passed House without amendmentMay 6, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. (Fund) to acknowledge donor contributions to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center by displaying, inside the Center, an appropriate statement or credit.

Requires the Fund to: (1) bear all display expenses; and (2) prior to such display, submit to the Secretary for approval a display plan.

Requires the Secretary to approve such plan if it: (1) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (2) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (3) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor recognition.

Allows the Fund, if a plan is not approved, to resubmit a revised plan.

Reported to House without amendmentApr 9, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. (Fund) to acknowledge donor contributions to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center by displaying, inside the Center, an appropriate statement or credit.

Requires the Fund to: (1) bear all display expenses; and (2) prior to such display, submit to the Secretary for approval a display plan.

Requires the Secretary to approve such plan if it: (1) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (2) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (3) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor recognition.

Allows the Fund, if a plan is not approved, to resubmit a revised plan.

Introduced in HouseFeb 6, 2013

Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to allow the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. (Fund) to acknowledge donor contributions to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center by displaying, inside the Center, an appropriate statement or credit.

Requires the Fund to: (1) bear all display expenses; and (2) prior to such display, submit to the Secretary for approval a display plan.

Requires the Secretary to approve such plan if it: (1) allows only short, discrete, and unobtrusive acknowledgments or credits; (2) does not permit any advertising slogans or company logos; and (3) conforms to applicable National Park Service guidelines for indoor recognition.

Allows the Fund, if a plan is not approved, to resubmit a revised plan.

Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013 — Informed