National War Permanent Tribute Historical Database Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Version 28 · Reported to House without amendment, Part I · May 17, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
National War Permanent Tribute Historical Database Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish and maintain the National War Permanent Tribute Historical Database for identifying and cataloging the many thousands of permanent tributes that commemorate U.S. military conflicts and the service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces. Requires the Database to be publicly accessible through the Internet or other means in a format that permits the public to submit information for the purpose of updating and expanding the Database. Authorizes appropriations.
Directs the Secretary to report to Congress assessing the efficacy and desirability of establishing a permanent fund within the Treasury for the repair, restoration, and maintenance of the memorials identified and cataloged.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed House: CR H3025)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed House: CR H3025)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2201.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3025-3026)
Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 17, 2004.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-492, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-492, Part I.
Subcommittee on Benefits Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1030)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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