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To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. [HB-324]
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Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of a single gold medal to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian volunteer unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service. Directs that the gold medal be given to the First Special Service Force Association in Helena, Montana, for display there and elsewhere, including Fort William Henry Harrison in Helena. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 113-16. on 07/12/2013
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Inspector General Improvement Act of 2013 [HB-314]
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Inspector General Improvement Act of 2013 - Requires the inspectors general of the following federal agencies, in addition to the other duties and responsibilities specified in the Inspector General Act of 1978, to supervise, direct, and control audit and investigative activities pertaining to programs and operations: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Department of Defense (DOD); Department of Education; Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA); Department of Health and Human
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jo Ann Emerson
Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 01/18/2013
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Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2013 [HB-2622]
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Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2013 - Makes the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, federal law relating to open meetings of federal agencies, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act applicable to the Smithsonian Institution. Makes this Act applicable to: (1) all actions taken by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution or any other officer or employee of the Smithsonian Institution before, on, or after the enactment date of this Act; (2) any record created before, on, or after that date; and (3) any meeting held before,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1016) on 07/08/2013
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To prohibit the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from charging a fee for admission to any exhibit which is part of the permanent collection of any museum or facility which is part of any bureau established in or under the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes. [HB-2621]
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Prohibits the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from charging a fee for admission to an exhibit that is part of the permanent collection of any museum or facility that is part of any bureau established in or under the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Gallery of Art. Allows the charging of a fee for admission to an exhibit, however, if: (1) charging a fee is necessary and unavoidable, (2) the Secretary submits a statement explaining the determination to Congress, and (3) the charging of such fee does not become effective until
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1014) on 07/08/2013
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Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013 [HB-2620]
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Smithsonian Modernization Act of 2013 - Revises requirements for the composition of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Requires the Board to be composed of 21 members appointed by the President from among lists of nominees submitted by the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate. Increases from 8 to 17 the number of Regents constituting a quorum to do business. Revises requirements for the terms of office for Regents. Permits Regents to be reappointed.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1021-1022) on 07/08/2013
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Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 [HB-2319]
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Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013 - Amends the Native American Veterans' Memorial Establishment Act of 1994 to authorize the construction of the National Native American Veterans' Memorial on the property under the jurisdiction of the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall. (Currently, its location is restricted to the interior structure of the Museum.) Authorizes the Museum to participate in the selection of the Memorial's design, on more than a consultative basis, with the National Congress of American
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Became Public Law No: 113-70. on 12/26/2013
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Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act [HB-1217]
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Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act - Establishes a museum to be known as the Smithsonian American Latino Museum in the Smithsonian Institution. Designates the Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, including a new underground annex facility, as the location of the Museum. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and construct the Museum and to prepare a plan of action for the Museum. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Board
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 03/27/2013
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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 [HB-8619]
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Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After the award the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby L. Rush
Introduced In House on 10/16/2020
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Smithsonian and National Gallery of Art Collections Space Authorization Act [HB-8590]
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Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution and the Board of Trustees of the National Gallery of Art to construct and use a collections storage space at the museum support facility of the Smithsonian Institution in Suitland, Maryland, to accommodate the care, preservation, conservation, storage, and study of national collections held in trust by the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Introduced In House on 10/13/2020
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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-9]
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Reappoints Robert P. Kogod as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Signed By President. on 06/24/2011
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A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-8]
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Appoints Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Signed By President. on 04/25/2011
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A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-7]
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Reappoints Shirley Ann Jackson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Signed By President. on 06/24/2011
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A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [SJR-49]
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Appoints Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Signed By President. on 01/10/2013
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Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2012 [S.3548]
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Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2012 - Amends the Native American Veterans' Memorial Establishment Act of 1994 to authorize the construction of the National Native American Veterans' Memorial on the property of the National Museum of the American Indian. (Currently, its location is restricted to the interior structure of the Museum.) Authorizes the Museum to participate in the selection of the Memorial's design, on more than a consultative basis, with the National Congress of American Indians. Makes the Museum and the National
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Sponsored by: Sen. Daniel K. Akaka
Committee On Indian Affairs. Reported By Senator Akaka Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 12/11/2012
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A bill to grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II. [S.2004]
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Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country during World War II. Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the prisoners of war at Bataan.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S8687-8688) on 12/15/2011
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Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act [S.1868]
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Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act - Establishes a museum to be known as the Smithsonian American Latino Museum in the Smithsonian Institution. Designates the Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, including a new underground annex facility, as the location of the Museum. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and construct the Museum and to prepare a plan of action for the Museum. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Board
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 11/15/2011
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A bill to authorize the award of a Congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines of World War II. [S.1527]
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Authorizes the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor the Montford Point Marines, U.S. Marine Corps, in recognition of their service during World War II. (Camp Montford Point, North Carolina, was the site for the training of the first African-American Marines.) Provides for the Medal's display at the Smithsonian Institution. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the Montford Point Marines. Permits the Secretary of the Treasury
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 09/08/2011
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A bill to grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the First Special Service Force, in recognition of its superior service during World War II. [S.1460]
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Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the award, on behalf of Congress, of two gold medals to the First Special Service Force (a joint American-Canadian unit), collectively, in recognition of their World War II service. Directs one such gold medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution and the other to the First Special Service Force Association in Helena, Montana. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates with
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S5193-5194) on 08/01/2011
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Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 [HJR-44]
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Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 - Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (CAA of 2011) (P.L. 111-242) to extend through March 18, 2011, specified continuing appropriations for FY2011. Designates for contingency operations directly related to the global war on terrorism pursuant to H.Res. 5 (112th Congress) and as emergency requirements pursuant to S.Con.Res. 13 (FY2010 budget resolution) certain amounts: (1) incorporated by reference in the CAA of 2011 that were previously designated as available for overseas deployments
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Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Rogers
Became Public Law No: 112-4. on 03/02/2011
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Providing for the appointment of Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [HJR-40]
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Appoints Stephen M. Case as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Johnson
Referred To The House Committee On House Administration. on 02/16/2011