Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act

Summary

Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act - Establishes the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission to plan, encourage, coordinate, and conduct the commemoration of the voyages of discovery of Christopher Columbus. Authorizes the Commission to convene a national assembly, not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to recommend appropriate activities. Requires the Commission, within two years of enactment of this Act, to report its recommendations to Congress. Directs the President to recommend legislative and administrative actions as deemed appropriate. Requires the Commission to report annually to Congress on its activities, including an accounting of funds received and expended. Provides for cooperative efforts from Federal agencies and departments. Authorizes appropriations to remain available until September 30, 1992. Requires the Commission to make a final report to Congress by April 30, 1993, and terminates the Commission on such date.

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Timeline

1. 23 June 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 July 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 June 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] · R · Sponsor
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