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H.R.2802 / 111th Congress

To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in honor of former President John Adams and his legacy, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 111-169.

Official summary

Version 49 · Public Law · May 24, 2010

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 22, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Extends the legislative authority of the Adams Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in honor of former President John Adams and his family's legacy of public service until December 2, 2013, unless specified conditions are met for an additional three year extension.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10] · D–MA

Committees

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

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 111-169.

  2. Became Public Law No: 111-169.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Cleared for White House.

  8. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3429-3431)

  10. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3429-3431)

  11. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.

  12. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-155.

  13. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-155.

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

  15. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  16. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

  18. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9755)

  19. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9755)

  20. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2802.

  21. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9755)

  22. Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  23. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 146.

  24. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-261.

  25. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-261.

  26. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  27. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  28. Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.

  29. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  30. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

  31. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  32. Introduced in House

  33. Introduced in House

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