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S. 1706Became Law

A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol, in cooperation with the Union Station Redevelopment Corp., to design a building or buildings adjacent to Union Station in Washington, D.C.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 10, 1985)

(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2416)

Directs the Architect of the Capitol and the Secretary of Transportation to study alternatives for the construction of a building on a specified site in the District of Columbia for the use of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, and other judicial functions and recreational activities. Requires the Architect of the Capitol and the Secretary to submit a report with recommendations to the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedDec 28, 1985

Became Public Law No: 99-229.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT](R-VT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  • Public LawDec 29, 1985
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  1. Dec 28, 1985PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-229.

  2. Dec 28, 1985BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-229.

  3. Dec 28, 1985PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 28, 1985BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 20, 1985FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 20, 1985President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 1985Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Dec 19, 1985ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendments by Voice Vote.

  9. Dec 19, 1985NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments by Voice Vote.

  10. Dec 10, 1985FloorH34200

    House Incorporated H.R.2416 in This Measure as an Amendment.

  11. Dec 10, 1985FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Dec 10, 1985Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Dec 10, 1985FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Dec 10, 1985DischargeH12300

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Dec 10, 1985Committee5500

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Dec 10, 1985CommitteeH13000

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From Union Sta Redev Corp.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. Dec 4, 1985CommitteeH13000

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From Arch of Capitol.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  18. Nov 15, 1985CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Arch of Capitol, Union Sta Redev Corp.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. Oct 31, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. Oct 29, 1985Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  21. Oct 29, 1985Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  22. Oct 16, 1985Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347.

  23. Oct 16, 1985Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Stafford with amendments. With written report No. 99-158.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  24. Oct 16, 1985Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Stafford with amendments. With written report No. 99-158.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  25. Oct 16, 1985Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Approved for reporting with amendments favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  26. Sep 26, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  27. Sep 26, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedDec 10, 198536
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2416)

Directs the Architect of the Capitol and the Secretary of Transportation to study alternatives for the construction of a building on a specified site in the District of Columbia for the use of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, and other judicial functions and recreational activities. Requires the Architect of the Capitol and the Secretary to submit a report with recommendations to the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed Senate amendedOct 29, 198535
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Directs the Architect of the Capitol, in cooperation with the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, to plan for the construction of a building on a specified site in the District of Columbia for the use of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, and other judicial functions. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to submit a report with recommendations to specified congressional committees.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 16, 198501
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 99-158)

Directs the Architect of the Capitol, in cooperation with the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, to plan for the construction of a building on a specified site in the District of Columbia for the use of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, and other judicial functions. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to submit a report with recommendations to specified congressional committees.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateSep 26, 198500

Directs the Architect of the Capitol, in cooperation with the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, to plan for the construction of a building on a specified site in the District of Columbia for the use of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the Federal Judicial Center, and other judicial functions. Requires the Architect of the Capitol to submit a report with recommendations to specified congressional committees.

Authorizes appropriations.