HR 8039 · 96th Congress · Social Sciences and History

A bill to establish a Commission to encourage, plan, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the bicentennial of the Constitution.

Introduced 1980-08-27· Sponsored by Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.(1980-08-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Commission for the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, representing the three branches of the Federal Government and the public, to plan and develop activities to commemorate the historic events that preceded and are associated with the Constitution. Requires Federal departments and agencies to cooperate with the Commission in planning appropriate commemorative activities. Directs the Commission to submit annual reports to the President and the Congress by May 1 of each year through calendar year 1988 on its progress. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the President by May 1, 1989, including its recommendations and the plans of Federal, State, and local governments, and private groups for such commemoration. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1989. Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions of this Act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and such additional amounts as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years.…

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