HR 11866 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act

Introduced 1978-04-04· Sponsored by Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1978-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Thomas A. Edison Centennial Act - Establishes the Thomas A. Edison Centennial Commission to initiate and encourage the development of publications, projects, and programs, and to coordinate activities relating to the life and achievements of Thomas A. Edison. Authorizes the State University of New Jersey to apply to the Commission for grants to assist specified State and Federal agencies in the compilation and publication of "The Papers of Thomas A. Edison."…

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Cosponsors (14)

12 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]
Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]
Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-14]FL
Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22]
Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4]
Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]
Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]
Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11]
Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4]
Rep. LeFante, Joseph A. [D-NJ-14]
Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9]
Rep. Meyner, Helen S. [D-NJ-13]