Removes the limitation on the number of persons the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution may hire without regard to certain Federal hiring procedures. Increases the number of detailees that may be assigned to the Commission. Increases the number of private donations that the Commission may accept.
Authorizes the Commission to transfer funds to any Federal agency for the purpose of promoting the commemoration of the bicentennial.
Declares that it is not the purpose of this Act or the law which established the Commission to preempt any other government entity from celebrating the bicentennial under its own authority.
Authorizes the Commission to authorize the use of the bicentennial logo for noncommercial, educational purposes without charge when such use is essentially a public service.
Sets forth terms and conditions for the Commission to grant commercial licenses for the use of such logo and penalties for violations of such terms.
Authorizes appropriations.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 409 - 7 (Record Vote No: 192).
Roll Call #192 (House)Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 409 - 7 (Record Vote No: 192).
Roll Call #192 (House)Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 701.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1779 amended.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1779 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1779 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Senate vitiated previous passage.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Enacted as Public Law 99-549
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Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments.
House Agreed to Senate Amendments.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 99-549.
Became Public Law No: 99-549.