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H.R. 2108 (104th)

District of Columbia Convention Center and Sports Arena Authorization Act of 1995

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Introduced

25 July 1995

Last action

6 September 1995 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 104-28.

Sponsors

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15]

Subjects

Taxation, Budget

Source updated

7 April 2025

Taxation · Budget

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Convention Center Title II: Sports Arena Title III: Waiver of Congressional Review District of Columbia Convention Center and Sports Arena Authorization Act of 1995 - Title I: Convention Center - Allows revenues of the District of Columbia to be obligated or expended for operation and maintenance of the existing Washington Convention Center and pre-construction activities with respect to a new convention center in the District of Columbia without prior approval of the Congress. Title II: Sports Arena - Authorizes the designated authority (the Redevelopment Land Agency or such other District of Columbia government agency or instrumentality designated by the Mayor of the District) to borrow funds through obligations which are secured by revenues pledged to finance, refinance, or reimburse the costs of specified arena preconstruction activities if it is granted such authority by the District government. Provides that the borrowing of funds must be secured by such pledged revenues of the District which are attributable to the sports arena tax and which are transferred by the Mayor to the designated authority pursuant to the Omnibus Budget Support Act of 1994. Prohibits such debt from: (1) being considered a general obligation debt of the District; (2) constituting the lending of the public credit for private undertakings for purposes of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act; and (3) being a pledge of, or involve the full faith and credit of, the District. Permits the District and the designated authority to pledge as security for any borrowing undertaken pursuant to this Act any District revenues which are attributable to the sports arena tax, upon the transfer of such revenues by the Mayor to such authority pursuant to the Omnibus Budget Support Act of 1994. Excludes such pledged revenues from the formula used to calculate the annual aggregate limit on the District's debt. Allows the following activities to be carried out without the enactment of appropriations by the Congress: (1) borrowing conducted pursuant to this Act; (2) pledging of revenues as security for such borrowing; (3) payment of principal, interest, premium, debt servicing, contributions to reserves, or other costs associated with such borrowing; and (4) other obligations or expenditures made to carry out any arena preconstruction activity described in this Act. Title III: Waiver of Congressional Review - Makes the Arena Tax Payment and Use Amendment Act of 1995 effective on this Act's enactment (thereby, waiving congressional review of such Act).

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Timeline

  1. 25 July 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 July 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 July 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1510)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 July 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 July 1995

    Vote

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 July 1995

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 July 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 July 1995

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 July 1995

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 1 August 1995

    Passed

    Mr. Clinger asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Government Operations have until midnight on Aug. 1 to file a report on H.R. 2108. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

  11. 2 August 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 2 August 1995

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 104-227.

    Source: Committee

  13. 2 August 1995

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Government Reform. H. Rept. 104-227.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 August 1995

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 4 August 1995

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 4 August 1995

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 4 August 1995

    Floor

    Mr. Davis asked unanimous consent to consider.

    Source: Floor

  18. 4 August 1995

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8509-8511)

    Source: Floor

  19. 7 August 1995

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 9 August 1995

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  21. 10 August 1995

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

    Source: Calendars

  22. 10 August 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  23. 10 August 1995

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  24. 11 August 1995

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S12513-12514)

    Source: Floor

  25. 11 August 1995

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 28 August 1995

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  27. 28 August 1995

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  28. 6 September 1995

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-28.

    Source: President

  29. 6 September 1995

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  30. 6 September 1995

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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