To authorize appropriations for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 106-292.
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Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 29, 2000
Amends specified Federal law to authorize appropriations without fiscal year limitations for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. (Current law authorizes appropriations through FY 2000 for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.)Continues the Council, but transfers some of its functions to the Museum.Directs the Chairperson of the Council to appoint a Museum Director who will be the Museum's chief executive officer and serve at the Council's pleasure. (Current law provides, instead, for appointment of an Executive Director of the Council.)Requires the Museum Director's annual report to Congress to include an examination of the Federal role in the funding of the Museum and its activities, and any changes that may be warranted.
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H7292-7293)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4115.
Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order by the rule.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4115.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 570 and Rule XXIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steven C. LaTourette to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4115 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 570. (consideration: CR H7286-7294)
Rule H. Res. 570 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 570 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4115 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 432.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-751.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-751.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E454)
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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