A bill to amend the Act establishing a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States to clarify the status of employees of the Commission, to raise the limits on private contributions, and for other purposes.

Summary

Removes the limitation on the number of persons the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution may hire without regard to certain Federal hiring procedures. Increases the number of detailees that may be assigned to the Commission. Increases the number of private donations that the Commission may accept. Authorizes the Commission to transfer funds to any Federal agency for the purpose of promoting the commemoration of the bicentennial. Declares that it is not the purpose of this Act or the law which established the Commission to preempt any other government entity from celebrating the bicentennial under its own authority. Authorizes the Commission to authorize the use of the bicentennial logo for noncommercial, educational purposes without charge when such use is essentially a public service. Sets forth terms and conditions for the Commission to grant commercial licenses for the use of such logo and penalties for violations of such terms. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 21 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in the Senate, read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 354.

   Source: Calendars

3. 3 October 1986

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

   Source: Floor

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2 official files

• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 October 1986

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 October 1985

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Sponsors

• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor

Related records

• related to → A bill to amend the Act establishing a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States to clarify the status of employees of the Commission, to raise the limits on private contributions, and for other purposes.
• amends ← To restrict licensing of the Commission Logo to appropriate purposes.