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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 19, 1993
East Saint Louis Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Architectural Design Competition Act - Establishes a commission to: (1) conduct an architectural competition to solicit design proposals for a museum to be built on the East Saint Louis portion of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial; and (2) study and report to the President and the Congress on possible funding mechanisms for the development, construction, and maintenance of the museum. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] · D–IL
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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