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S. 1397 (105th)

Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 November 1997

Last action

13 November 1998 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-389.

Sponsors

Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC]

Subjects

Aviation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Aviation

Summary

Centennial of Flight Commemoration Act - Establishes the Centennial of Flight Commission to: (1) represent the United States and take a leadership role with other countries in recognizing the importance of aviation history and the centennial of powered flight; (2) encourage and promote participation and sponsorships in commemoration of the centennial of powered flight by certain companies, individuals, institutions, organizations, and governments; (3) plan and develop programs and activities with the First Flight Centennial Commission, the First Flight Centennial Foundation of North Carolina, and the 2003 Committee of Ohio; (4) publish a calendar of programs and provide a central clearinghouse for information regarding aviation history and the centennial of powered flight; and (5) coordinate celebration dates during the centennial year and assist in conducting activities relating to the centennial throughout the United States. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 7 November 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 November 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11964-11965)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 November 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 July 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 August 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 532.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 25 August 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson under the authority of the order of Jul 31, 98 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-294. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 August 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson under the authority of the order of Jul 31, 98 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 105-294. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  8. 22 September 1998

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10733-10737)

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 September 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 September 1998

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 September 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 September 1998

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 14 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  14. 14 October 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 14 October 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 14 October 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 14 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10857-10861)

    Source: Floor

  18. 14 October 1998

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 4 November 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 4 November 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 13 November 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-389.

    Source: President

  22. 13 November 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  23. 13 November 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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