A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

Summary

Establishes the Presidential Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Requires the Commission to: (1) plan and develop appropriate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Constitution; (2) encourage private organizations and State and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities; (3) coordinate activities throughout all the States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of bicentennial information. Directs the Commission to seek assistance from private and governmental agencies and organizations. Requires the Commission to submit a report of its recommendations to the President, Congress and the Judicial Conference within two years of enactment of this Act and annually until its termination. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1989. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 and such sums as necessary through FY 1989.

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Timeline

1. 10 February 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 February 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 February 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 February 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 March 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from OMB.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 February 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] · R · Sponsor
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