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S. 1072 (106th)

A bill to make certain technical and other corrections relating to the Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act (36 U.S.C. 143 note; 112 Stat. 3486 et seq.).

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Introduced

18 May 1999

Last action

6 October 1999 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-68.

Sponsors

Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC]

Subjects

Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Aviation

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Summary

Amends the Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act to repeal the authority of specified ex officio non-Federal members of the Centennial of Flight Commission to designate others to be members in their stead. Authorizes such non-Federal members to designate alternates who may act in lieu of the member, including attending meetings and voting, but only to the extent the member authorizes. Repeals the Commission's duty to represent the United States and take a leadership role with other nations in recognizing the importance of aviation history in general, the centennial of powered flight in particular, and promoting participation by the United States in such activities. Requires the Commission, in lieu of carrying out its currently mandated duties, to provide recommendations and advice to the President, Congress, and Federal agencies on the most effective ways to carry out such duties. Authorizes the Commission to: (1) advise the United States with regard to gaining support for and facilitating international recognition of the importance of aviation history in general and the centennial of powered flight in particular; and (2) attend international meetings regarding such activities as advisors to official U.S. representatives or to gain or provide information for or about the Commission's activities. Specifies additional duties of the Commission such as maintaining a web page on the Internet for the public that includes activities related to the centennial of flight celebration and the history of aviation. Repeals the Commission's authority to call upon various Federal departments and agencies to assist and support Commission programs. Grants authority: (1) to procure and make legal agreements on behalf of the Commission to the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) or the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (repealing the Commission's authority to procure and make such agreements); and (2) to the NASA Administrator, in consultation with the Commission, regarding the use of the Commission's name, logos, emblems, seals, and marks (repealing the Commission's current authority regarding such uses). Allows the Commission to appoint an Executive Director from among detailees from specified Federal agencies represented on the First Flight Centennial Federal Advisory Board (as well as from those represented on the Commission). Prohibits certain non-Federal members of the Commission from making personnel decisions. Requires the Commission to transfer excess Commission funds to the NASA to be used solely for commemorating the history of aviation or the centennial of powered flight. Revises provisions concerning the First Flight Centennial Federal Advisory Board with respect to its members and their qualifications. Repeals the authority of the Librarian of Congress, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretaries of the Air Force and of Navy to designate others to be Advisory Board members in their stead. Allows Advisory Board members to designate alternates who may act in lieu of the member, including attending meetings and voting, but only to the extent the member authorizes.

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Timeline

  1. 18 May 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 May 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 1999

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 July 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 202.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 8 July 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson under the authority of the order of Jul 1, 99 without amendment. With written report No. 106-105.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 July 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson under the authority of the order of Jul 1, 99 without amendment. With written report No. 106-105.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 August 1999

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10522-10523)

    Source: Floor

  8. 5 August 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10628-10629)

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 September 1999

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 September 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 September 1999

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 September 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 September 1999

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8674)

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 September 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8674)

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 September 1999

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1072.

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 September 1999

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8674-8677)

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 September 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 September 1999

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  19. 28 September 1999

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 6 October 1999

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-68.

    Source: President

  21. 6 October 1999

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 6 October 1999

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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