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S. 564 (98th)

United States Academy of Peace Act

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Introduced

23 February 1983

Last action

19 October 1984 · Committee

Status

Provisions Concerning U.S. Academy of Peace Contained in Title IV of H.R.5167.

Sponsors

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV], Rep. Andrews, Mark [R-ND-At Large], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL], Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD]

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Summary

United States Academy of Peace Act - Establishes the United States Academy of Peace as an independent nonprofit corporation. Permits the Academy to use "United States" or "U.S." or any other reference to the United States Government or Nation in its title, corporate seal, emblem, or other mark of recognition in any fiscal year only if there is an authorization of appropriations for the Academy for such fiscal year provided by law. Sets forth the powers and the duties of the Academy, including establishment of an Endowment of the United States Academy of Peace. Authorizes the Academy to establish: (1) a Center for International Peace; and (2) a United States Medal of Peace and other medals or honors. Authorizes the Academy to refuse research requests of Federal agencies for reason of cost or of inappropriateness to the Agency's purpose or independence. Prohibits the Academy from undertaking to influence the passage or defeat of any Federal, State, local, or United Nations legislation, but permits Academy personnel to testify or make other appropriate communication when formally requested to do so by a legislative body, committee, or member thereof. Provides for appointment of members of the Academy's Board of Directors. Sets forth grounds for removal of Board members. Permits Board meetings to be closed only in exceptional circumstances. Sets forth provisions for Academy officers, employees, procedures, and records. Provides that, with certain exceptions, the Academy shall not be considered a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government. Prohibits the use of any political test or political qualification with respect to personnel actions of the Academy or financial assistance by the Academy. Authorizes appropriations in a specified amount for an Academy principal office capitalization fund. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for FY 1984 and 1985 for Academy programs and administration. Requires that Academy expenses in connection with the United States Medal of Peace or the accompanying cash award be paid out of the private funds of the Endowment. Restricts contract-making authority under this Act to the extent and amounts provided in appropriation Acts. Directs the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Academy to report to the Congress and the President, beginning two years after the enactment of this Act and at two-year intervals thereafter. Directs the President to transmit to the Congress the recommendations of the appropriate Federal agencies with respect to such report and to any legislation concerning the Academy. Requires the appropriate congressional committees to hold hearings to review such report and recommendations.

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Timeline

  1. 23 February 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Education.

    Source: Committee

  4. 16 March 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Education. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-144.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 April 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Education. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 June 1983

    Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 20 July 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 September 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 27 September 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-244. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  10. 27 September 1983

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-244. Additional and minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  11. 19 October 1984

    Committee

    Provisions Concerning U.S. Academy of Peace Contained in Title IV of H.R.5167.

    Source: Committee

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