Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act

Bill: 110-hr-5235
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Coins and coinage
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional sessions
Economics and Public Finance
Ex-presidents
Executive reorganization
Federal advisory bodies
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Grants-in-aid
Postage stamps
Reagan Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) study other federal activities to honor Ronald Reagan, including the issuance of a postal stamp, the issuance of a $1 coin for one year, and the convening of a joint session of Congress.

action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act - (Sec. 2) Establishes the Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission to: (1) plan and carry out activities to honor Ronald Reagan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (2) provide assistance to federal, state, and local governmental agencies and civic groups to carry out such activities; and (3) develop federal activities to honor Reagan.
 
(Sec. 4) Sets forth provisions regarding the membership, Director and staff, and powers of the Commission.
 
(Sec. 7) Directs the Commission to submit annual reports on its revenue and expenditures to the President and Congress, including a list of each gift, bequest, or devise with a value of more than $250, together with the identity of the donor. Authorizes the Commission to submit interim reports. Requires the Commission to submit a final report by April 30, 2011.
 
(Sec. 8) Requires the Commission to terminate by May 30, 2011.
 
(Sec. 9) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2011. Directs the Department of the Interior's Inspector General to: (1) perform an audit of the Commission for any fiscal year for which it receives an appropriation of authorized funds; (2) make the results available to the public; and (3) transmit such results to specified congressional committees.
 

Title II: Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - 
(Sec. 201) Star-spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes 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: 2008-09-15
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 965.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6786-6787)
action_date: 2008-07-22
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 H6786-6787)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6786-6788)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5235.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia Discharged.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House