To establish the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act
(Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory.
(Sec. 7) The Commission shall report annually to the President and Congress on Commission revenue and expenditures, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise worth more than $250, and the identity of the donor.
(Sec. 8) The Inspector General of the Department of the Interior may audit the Commission, making the results available to Congress and the public.
(Sec. 10) The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2018, or at an earlier date determined by the Commission after submitting its final report to Congress.
(Sec. 11) No federal funds are authorized or may be obligated to carry out this Act.
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1979-1981)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2615.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1979-1980)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1979-1980)
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. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/14/2016 without amendment. With written report No. 114-314.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/14/2016 without amendment. With written report No. 114-314.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5911)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5911)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-224.
Became Public Law No: 114-224.
Enacted as Public Law 114-224
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