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S. 2846 (101st)

A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Park System to interpret and commemorate the origins, development, and progression of jazz in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

12 July 1990

Last action

2 November 1990 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-499.

Sponsors

Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA]

Subjects

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24 March 2026

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility of establishing a unit within the National Park System associated with the origins of jazz in New Orleans, Louisiana. Requires the Secretary to submit such study to specified congressional committees within one year after funds are made available. Establishes the Preservation of Jazz Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary in preparation of the feasibility study. Terminates the Commission after transmission of the report to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 12 July 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 July 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 July 1990

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 July 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 July 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held at New Orleans, La. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-923.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 September 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 September 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 836.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 20 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-469.

    Source: Committee

  10. 20 September 1990

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-469.

    Source: Committee

  11. 26 September 1990

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 September 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 September 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 September 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 27 September 1990

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 September 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  17. 10 October 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  18. 10 October 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  19. 10 October 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  20. 15 October 1990

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 545.

    Source: Calendars

  21. 15 October 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-879.

    Source: Committee

  22. 15 October 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-879.

    Source: Committee

  23. 16 October 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  24. 16 October 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  25. 16 October 1990

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  26. 16 October 1990

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  27. 16 October 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  28. 16 October 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  29. 16 October 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Lagomarsino demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

  30. 16 October 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 October 1990

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  32. 19 October 1990

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the house amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 19 October 1990

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the house amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  34. 22 October 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  35. 24 October 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  36. 24 October 1990

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  37. 24 October 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  38. 2 November 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  39. 2 November 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-499.

    Source: President

  40. 2 November 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 3 November 1990

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 16 October 1990

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 26 September 1990

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 12 July 1990

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