A bill to provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution.

(Measure passed House, amended)

Establishes the Presidential Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution. Requires the Commission to: (1) plan and develop appropriate activities to commemorate the bicentennial of the Constitution; (2) encourage private organizations, and State and local governments to organize and participate in bicentennial activities; (3) coordinate activities throughout all the States; and (4) serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of bicentennial information. Directs the Commission to seek assistance from private and governmental agencies and organizations.

Requires the Commission to submit a report of its recommendations to the President, Congress and the Judicial Conference within two years of enactment of this Act and annually until its termination. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 1989.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and such sums as necessary through FY 1989.

Sets forth administrative provisions and powers for such commission.

Authorizes the Commission to hire up to five publicly paid staff personnel. Allows the commission to hire up to 40 additional staff members to be paid from private donations. Requires notification to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary concerning such additional appointments. Empowers either the House Committee or the Senate Committee within sixty days after the required notification to veto such appointments.