To designate the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial, to establish the World War I centennial commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, and for other purposes.
World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 - Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial.
Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in such activities; (3) facilitate and coordinate such activities throughout the United States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about centennial events and plans.
Sets forth provisions concerning the composition of the membership, and the powers, of the Commission.
Requires : (1) periodic reports on Commission activities and plans; (2) annual reports on the revenue and expenditures of the Commission, including a list of gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of over $250, together with the identities of the donors; (3) a report containing recommendations for commemorating the centennial and coordinating related activities; and (4) annual audits for any fiscal years for which the Commission receives an appropriation of funds.
Authorizes appropriations.
Terminates the Commission on the earlier of 30 days after activities honoring the centennial observation of World War I are carried out or July 28, 2019.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-318.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia Discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-329, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-329, Part I.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12390-12394)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1849.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12426)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 862 - 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 862).(text: CR H12391-12392)
Roll Call #862 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 862). (text: CR H12391-12392)
Roll Call #862 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.