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H.R.1668 / 107th Congress

To authorize the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor former President John Adams and his legacy.

Became Public Law No: 107-62.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 1, 2001

Authorizes the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor former President John Adams and his wife Abigail, former President John Quincy Adams and his wife Louisa, and their legacy of public service.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3] · D–IN

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  • Natural Resources Committee
24 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 107-62.

  2. Became Public Law No: 107-62.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10798-10799)

  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10798-10799)

  10. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 179.

  11. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 107-77.

  12. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 107-77.

  13. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  14. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

  15. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  16. Received in the Senate.

  17. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  18. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3472)

  20. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3472)

  21. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3491)

  22. VACATING DEMAND FOR ROLL CALL - Mr. Jenkins asked unanimous consent that the order for the Yeas and Nays on the question of suspending the rules and passing H.R. 1668, as amended, be vacated. Agreed to without objection.

  23. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  24. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1668.

  25. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3472-3479)

  26. Mr. Hefley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  27. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  28. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  29. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  30. Executive Comment Received from Interior.

  31. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

  32. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

  33. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E686)

  34. Introduced in House

  35. Introduced in House

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