United States · Bill · S
S. 2580 (97th)
Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act
Introduced
26 May 1982
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Status
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
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10 August 2026
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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3 official files
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 1 October 1982
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 29 September 1982
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 26 May 1982
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2580
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/s/2580