A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

Summary

Establishes the Presidential Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Requires the Commission to: (1) plan and develop appropriate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Constitution; (2) encourage private organizations, and State and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities; (3) coordinate activities throughout all the States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of bicentennial information. Directs the Commission to seek assistance from private and governmental agencies and organizations. Requires the Commission to submit a report of its recommendations to the President, Congress and the Judicial Conference within two years of enactment of this Act and annually until its termination. Terminates the Commission on September 30, 1988. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and such sums as necessary through FY 1988.

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 1 October 1982

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 20 August 1982

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 June 1982

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