United States · Law · S
S. 118 (98th)
A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.
Introduced
26 January 1983
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Status
Became Public Law No: 98-101.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Establishes the Presidential Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Requires the Commission to: (1) plan and develop appropriate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Constitution; (2) encourage private organizations, and State and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities; (3) coordinate activities throughout all the States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of bicentennial information. Directs the Commission to seek assistance from private and governmental agencies and organizations. Requires the Commission to submit a report of its recommendations to the President, Congress and the Judicial Conference within two years of enactment of this Act and annually until its termination. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1989. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and such sums as necessary through FY 1989.
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5 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 30 September 1983
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 4 August 1983
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 18 July 1983
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 28 April 1983
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 26 January 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-bill/118
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/s/118