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S. 739 (102nd)

A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to accept certain gifts on behalf of the United States Botanic Garden.

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Introduced

21 March 1991

Last action

19 February 1992 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1989 to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to solicit and receive gifts as well as to dispose, use, obligate, expend, disburse, and administer them for the benefit of the U.S. Botanic Garden (including programs, duties, or functions of the Garden). (Current law authorizes the Architect only to accept gifts for such purpose.) Authorizes the Architect to accept personal services, including educationally related work assignments for students in nonpay status, if the service is to be rendered without compensation.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 1991

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 April 1991

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 74.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 24 April 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 April 1991

    Reported

    Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 February 1992

    Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

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Versions

Documents

3 official files

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