To authorize a grant for contributions toward the establishment of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.
Authorizes the Archivist of the National Archives and Records Administration to make grants to contribute funds toward the establishment in Staunton, Virginia, of a library to preserve and make available materials related to the life of President Woodrow Wilson and to provide interpretive and educational services that communicate the meaning of his life.
Permits grants to be made under this Act only from funds appropriated to the Archivist specifically for that purpose.
Requires non-federal matching funds of at least double the amount of the grant.
Specifies this Act's effect in relation to other Woodrow Wilson sites and museums.
Prohibits the use of grant amounts for the maintenance or operation of such library.
Bars the Archivist from: (1) having any involvement in the actual operation of the library, except at the request of the non-federal entity responsible for its operation; and (2) making such grants after September 30, 2011.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E258)
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Westmoreland moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7737-7738)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4846.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7737)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7737)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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