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H.R. 4378Became Law

A bill to govern the establishment of commemorative works within the National Capital Region of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary house agreed to senate amendment with amendment (Sep 29, 1986)

(House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment)

Prohibits the establishment of any commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs, except by an Act of Congress.

Redesignates the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee as the National Capital Memorial Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the General Services Administration on the establishment of such works.

Permits only commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the Nation in the area designated as Area I. Requires congressional approval before such a work may go forward.

Permits military commemorative works honoring a major conflict (war) or military branch in Area II. Permits nonmilitary commemorative works in such area if the individual(s) commemorated have been dead at least 25 years. Permits subjects of lasting historical significance to be commemorated in such area.

Sets forth the requirements which must be met by any person authorized by law to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, including consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission and submission of site and design proposals to the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Secretary or Administrator (as appropriate) for approval. Requires a work to be sited in appropriate and noninterfering surroundings.

Sets forth construction permit criteria, including the requisite Federal approvals and sufficient funds. Requires a payment to offset maintenance.

Authorizes the Secretary to permit the temporary location of a commemorative work in certain areas of the District of Columbia after giving the Congress sufficient notice of a plan for such site. Requires the person installing the work to indemnify the United States for any liability arising from such work's display.

Terminates authority to construct a commemorative work if a construction permit has not been issued within five years.

Requires the Secretary or the Administrator, as appropriate, to maintain any commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs.

What just happenedNov 14, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-652.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2](D-AZ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Nov 14, 1986PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-652.

  2. Nov 14, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-652.

  3. Nov 14, 1986PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 14, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 5, 1986FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 5, 1986President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 16, 1986ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

  8. Oct 16, 1986NotUsed20500

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

  9. Sep 30, 1986Floor

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

  10. Sep 29, 1986ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Voice Vote.

  11. Sep 29, 1986NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Voice Vote.

  12. Sep 10, 1986Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  13. Sep 10, 1986Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  14. Sep 10, 1986Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  15. Aug 15, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 869.

  16. Aug 15, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 99-421.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Aug 15, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 99-421.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Aug 14, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from GSA. Favorable.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Aug 14, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported in lieu of S. 2522 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Aug 6, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 24, 1986Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  22. May 7, 1986Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  23. May 7, 1986IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. May 5, 1986FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  25. May 5, 1986Floor8000

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

  26. May 5, 1986FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  27. May 5, 1986CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 336.

  28. May 5, 1986CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-574.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. May 5, 1986Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-574.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Apr 25, 1986CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Apr 23, 1986CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Apr 23, 1986CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Apr 17, 1986CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  34. Apr 17, 1986CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  35. Apr 15, 1986CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  36. Apr 14, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  37. Mar 11, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. Mar 11, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  39. Mar 11, 1986IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

House agreed to Senate amendment with amendmentSep 29, 198640
(House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment)

Prohibits the establishment of any commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs, except by an Act of Congress.

Redesignates the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee as the National Capital Memorial Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the General Services Administration on the establishment of such works.

Permits only commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the Nation in the area designated as Area I. Requires congressional approval before such a work may go forward.

Permits military commemorative works honoring a major conflict (war) or military branch in Area II. Permits nonmilitary commemorative works in such area if the individual(s) commemorated have been dead at least 25 years. Permits subjects of lasting historical significance to be commemorated in such area.

Sets forth the requirements which must be met by any person authorized by law to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, including consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission and submission of site and design proposals to the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Secretary or Administrator (as appropriate) for approval. Requires a work to be sited in appropriate and noninterfering surroundings.

Sets forth construction permit criteria, including the requisite Federal approvals and sufficient funds. Requires a payment to offset maintenance.

Authorizes the Secretary to permit the temporary location of a commemorative work in certain areas of the District of Columbia after giving the Congress sufficient notice of a plan for such site. Requires the person installing the work to indemnify the United States for any liability arising from such work's display.

Terminates authority to construct a commemorative work if a construction permit has not been issued within five years.

Requires the Secretary or the Administrator, as appropriate, to maintain any commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs.

Passed Senate amendedSep 10, 198635
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Prohibits the establishment of any commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs, except by an Act of Congress.

Redesignates the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee as the National Capital Memorial Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the General Services Administration on the establishment of such works.

Permits only commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the Nation in the area designated as Area I. Requires congressional approval before such a work may go forward.

Permits military commemorative works honoring a major conflict (war) or military branch in Area II. Permits nonmilitary commemorative works in such area if the individual(s) commemorated have been dead at least 25 years. Permits subjects of lasting historical significance to be commemorated in such area.

Sets forth the requirements which must be met by any person authorized by law to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, including consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission and submission of site and design proposals to the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission and the Secretary or Administrator (as appropriate) for approval. Requires a work to be sited in appropriate surroundings.

Sets forth construction permit criteria, including the requisite Federal approvals and sufficient funds. Requires a donation to offset maintenance.

Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to study and report to the Congress on the need for a temporary site in the District of Columbia and its environs for commemorative works.

Terminates authority to construct a commemorative work if a construction permit has not been issued within five years.

Requires the Secretary and the Administrator to maintain any commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 15, 198601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-421)

Prohibits the establishment of any commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs, except by an Act of Congress.

Redesignates the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee as the National Capital Memorial Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the General Services Administration on the establishment of such works.

Permits only commemorative works of preeminent historical and lasting significance to the Nation in the area designated as Area I. Requires congressional approval before such a work may go forward.

Permits military commemorative works honoring a major conflict (war) or military branch in Area II. Permits nonmilitary commemorative works in such area if the individual(s) commemorated have been dead at least 25 years. Permits subjects of lasting historical significance to be commemorated in such area.

Sets forth the requirements which must be met by any person authorized by law to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, including consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission and submission of site and design proposals to the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission and the Secretary or Administrator (as appropriate) for approval. Requires a work to be sited in appropriate and noninterfering surroundings.

Sets forth construction permit criteria, including the requisite Federal approvals and sufficient funds. Requires a payment to offset maintenance.

Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to study and report to the Congress on the need for a temporary site in the District of Columbia and its environs for commemorative works.

Terminates authority to construct a commemorative work if a construction permit has not been issued within five years.

Requires the Secretary and the Administrator to maintain any commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 5, 198617
(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 99-574)

Prohibits the establishment of any commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia, except as specified. Sets forth the requirement which must be met by any person authorized by law to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, including: (1) consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission; (2) following such consultation, submission of site and design proposals to the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission for approval; (3) upon receipt of such approval, submission to the National Park Service for approval; and (4) following such approvals, receipt of a permit from the Secretary of the Interior.

Sets forth specific criteria applicable to commemorative works in the District of Columbia administered by the National Park Service, including: (1) approval by the Secretary, the Commission on the Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission; and (2) the location of such works.

Authorizes the Secretary to permit the temporary location of a commemorative work in certain areas of the District of Columbia for a single period of not more than one year.

Redesignates the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee as the National Capital Memorial Commission to advise the Secretary on the establishment of such works.

Passed House amendedMay 5, 198636
(Measure passed House, amended)

Prohibits the establishment of any commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia, except as specified. Sets forth the requirements which must be met by any person authorized by law to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, including: (1) consultation with the National Capital Memorial Commission; (2) following such consultation, submission of site and design proposals to the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission for approval; (3) upon receipt of such approval, submission to the National Park Service for approval; and (4) following such approvals, receipt of a permit from the Secretary of the Interior.

Sets forth specific criteria applicable to commemorative works in the District of Columbia administered by the National Park Service, including: (1) approval by the Secretary, the Commission on Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission; and (2) the location of such works.

Authorizes the Secretary to permit the temporary location of a commemorative work in certain areas of the District of Columbia for a single period of not more than one year.

Redesignates the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee as the National Capital Memorial Commission to advise the Secretary on the establishment of such works.

Introduced in HouseMar 11, 198600

Prohibits the placement of additional commemorative works on National Park Service lands within the National Capital Region, except as specified.

Redesignates the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee as the National Capital Memorial Commission to advise the Secretary of the Interior on the establishment of such works.