United States · Bill · S
S. 500 (98th)
Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act
Introduced
16 February 1983
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Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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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 Christopher Columbus. Directs the Commission to submit recommendations to Congress not later than October 1, 1985. Directs the President to recommend appropriate legislative and administrative actions. 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 November 15, 1992. Requires the Commission to make a final report to Congress no later than November 15, 1992, and terminates the Commission on such date.
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Indefinitely postponed in Senate
summary · EN · 1 February 1984
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 25 July 1983
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 16 February 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-bill/500
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/s/500