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Version 49 · Public Law · Dec 26, 2013
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 11, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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 Indians.
Makes the Museum and the National Congress of American Indians responsible for accepting contributions for, and paying the expenses of, establishing the Memorial. (Currently, the National Congress of American Indians is solely responsible for those duties.)
People & committees
Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] · R–OK
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 113-70.
Became Public Law No: 113-70.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9068)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9068)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 633). (text: CR H7639)
House roll call 633 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 0 (Roll no. 633).(text: CR H7639)
House roll call 633 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7666-7667)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2319.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7639-7640)
Mr. Mullin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-287.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-287.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Discharged.
Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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