HR 6364 · 112th Congress · Social Sciences and History

World War I Centennial Commission Act

Introduced 2012-09-10· Sponsored by Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 112-272.(2013-01-14)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2012-12-31
Roll #654
Yea 401Nay 5
Democrats
178 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
223 Yea·5 Nay
PassedHouse · 2012-12-31
Roll #654
Yea 401Nay 5
Democrats
178 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
223 Yea·5 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act - Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans; and (5) develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Authorizes the World War I Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia to serve as the National World War I Memorial. Prohibits the obligation of federal funds to carry out this Act.…

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Cosponsors (14)

7 Democrats7 Republicans