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S. 1631 (97th)

A bill to establish a Presidential Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.

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Introduced

17 September 1981

Last action

22 September 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

Establishes the President's Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Authorizes the President to appoint members of the Commission. Provides that members shall receive no compensation for their services. Requires Federal departments and agencies to cooperate with the Commission in planning commemorative activities. Requires the Commission to: (1) investigate and evaluate ways of commemorating the two hundredth anniversary of the Constitution of the United States; (2) plan and coordinate commemorative observances and activities; (3) encourage and provide educational programs concerning the issues and individuals involved in framing the Constitution; and (4) promote through scholarly studies an understanding of the contributions of the Constitution to the American political system. Directs the Commission to report to the President and to Congress not later than two years after the enactment of this Act. Terminates the Commission thirty days after the submission of the report. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 17 September 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 September 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 September 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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