Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act

Bill: 110-hr-1389
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2007-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Executive reorganization
Exhibitions
Flags
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Grants-in-aid
Historic sites
History
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Military history
National monuments
National parks
New York State
Nonprofit organizations
Ohio
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Social Welfare
Tourism
United Kingdom
Virginia
War

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: 
Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to encourage, plan, develop, coordinate, and execute programs, observances, and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Requires the Commission to prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans for any activity carried out by the Commission under this Act.
 
 
Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.

action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to plan, coordinate, and execute programs and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812. Directs the Commission to: (1) encourage organizations to organize and participate in the commemoration to expand the understanding and appreciation of the significance of the War; (2) provide technical assistance to states, localities, the National Park System's units, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; (3) coordinate and facilitate research on, publication about, and interpretation of the people and events associated with the War; (4) design, develop, and maintain a traveling exhibit that interprets the War's events; (5) ensure that the commemorations provide a lasting legacy and long-term public benefit leading to protection of the natural and cultural resources associated with the War; and (6) examine and review essential facilities and infrastructure at War sites and identify possible improvements that could enhance and maximize visitor experience at the sites. 

Requires the Commission to: (1) prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans; (2) report annually on gifts, bequests, or devises to the Commission with a value of more than $250; and (3) submit a final report on activities, receipts, expenditures, and dispositions of any historically significant items and other properties.

Sets forth provisions concerning the Commission's membership.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2015.

Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.

Requires the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior to: (1) perform an annual audit of the Commission; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10713-10715)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10713-10715)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1389.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10713-10716)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2268)
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Introduced in House