HR 1645 · 109th Congress · Commemorations

Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemoration Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-14· Sponsored by Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.(2005-04-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Benjamin Franklin National Memorial Commemoration Act of 2005 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide a grant to the Franklin Institute to: (1) rehabilitate the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial (including the Franklin statue) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and (2) develop an interpretive exhibit relating to Benjamin Franklin, to be displayed at a museum adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Declares that the Secretary shall require the Franklin Institute to match any amounts provided to the Franklin Institute under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (12)

6 Democrats6 Republicans
Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]PA
Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17]PA
Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5]PA
Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]PA
Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4]PA
Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]PA
Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]TX
Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]PA
Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]PA
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]PA
Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]PA
Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]PA