A bill to establish a commission to assist in the first observance of the Federal legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Summary

Establishes a commission to be known as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission to: (1) encourage appropriate ceremonies and activities throughout the United States relating to the first observance of the Federal legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.; and (2) provide advice and assistance to the Federal Government and to State and local governments and private organizations with respect to the observance of the holiday. Sets forth requirements regarding the membership and staff of the Commission. Authorizes the heads of all Government departments and agencies, upon the request of the Commission, to detail any of their personnel to the Commission and to otherwise assist the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this Act. Requires that all of the Commission's expenditures be made from donated funds. Directs the Commission, not later than April 20, 1986, to report to the President and the Congress concerning its activities under this Act. Terminates the Commission after the submission of such report.

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Timeline

1. 19 June 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 June 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 June 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 June 1984

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 June 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 20 June 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.

   Source: Committee

7. 27 June 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

8. 27 June 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 23 July 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House by House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Report No: 98-893.

   Source: Committee

10. 23 July 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Report No: 98-893.

    Source: Committee

11. 23 July 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on House Calendar No: 230.

    Source: Calendars

12. 24 July 1984

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 24 July 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

14. 24 July 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

15. 26 July 1984

    Floor

    Received in the Senate and held at the desk by unanimous consent. Until the close of business Friday, July 27, 1984.

    Source: Floor

16. 27 July 1984

    Floor

    Held at the desk by unanimous consent. Until the close of business on July 30, 1984.

    Source: Floor

17. 30 July 1984

    Floor

    Ordered held at the desk until the close of business on July 31, 1984. By Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

18. 31 July 1984

    Floor

    Ordered held at the desk until the close of business on August 1, 1984. By Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

19. 1 August 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 1 August 1984

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

21. 8 August 1984

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

22. 8 August 1984

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

23. 15 August 1984

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

24. 20 August 1984

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

25. 20 August 1984

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

26. 27 August 1984

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 98-399.

    Source: President

27. 27 August 1984

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

28. 27 August 1984

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Documents

4 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 28 August 1984

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 1 August 1984

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 24 July 1984

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 June 1984

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• Rep. O'Neill, Thomas P., Jr. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
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