A bill to establish the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission.
Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Act - Establishes the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Jubilee Commission to plan, encourage, coordinate, and conduct the commemoration of the voyages of discovery of Christopher Columbus. Authorizes the Commission to convene a national assembly, not later than October 1, 1984, to recommend appropriate activities. Requires the Commission, not later than October 1, 1985, to report its recommendations to Congress. Directs the President to recommend legislative and administrative actions as deemed appropriate.
Requires the Commission to report annually to Congress on its activities, including an accounting of funds received and expended.
Provides for cooperative efforts from Federal agencies and departments.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out provisions of this Act until November 15, 1992.
Requires the Commission to make a final report to Congress by November 15, 1992, and terminates the Commission on such date.
Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 97-639.
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with amendments. With written report No. 97-639.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 925.
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
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