Federal Government Bicentenary Act of 1982

Summary

Federal Government Bicentenary Act of 1982 - Establishes the National Commission for the Commemoration of the Federal Government Bicentenary Era to: (1) commemorate the historic events that occurred in the forming of the Federal Government between 1776 and 1800; (2) solicit the participation of educational and historical organizations; (3) assist and coordinate appropriate projects, programs, and activities; and (4) request financial assistance from public and private entities to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Commission to report annually to the President, Congress, and the Chief Justice of the United States on its activities, including an accounting of its receipts and expenditures. Requires a final report by June 30, 2001, and terminates the Commission on such date. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes an additional amount each fiscal year, which sums may be expended only when matched with non-Federal funds by a specified ratio.

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Timeline

1. 20 May 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 May 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 May 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 June 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 June 1982

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from OPM, OMB, Interior.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 May 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rhodes, John J. [R-AZ-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Sponsor
• · hspo00 · Standing

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