John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-3986
Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2007-10-29 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Authorization
Construction costs
Cultural centers
District of Columbia
Economics and Public Finance
Energy
Federal aid to the arts and humanities
Maintenance and repair
Performing arts
Security measures
Solar energy

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: 
John. F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (the Board) to study, plan, design, engineer, and construct a photovoltaic system for the main roof of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Requires the Board, no later than 60 days before beginning construction of the system, to report on the feasibility and design of such project.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 to the Board for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; (2) capital projects; and (3) the photovoltaic system.

action_date: 2007-12-10
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

John. F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (the Board) to study, plan, design, engineer, and construct a photovoltaic system for the main roof of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Requires the Board, no later than 60 days before beginning construction of the system, to report on the feasibility and design of such project. 

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 to the Board for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; (2) capital projects; and (3) the photovoltaic system.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed to limit or affect the authority or responsibility of the National Capital Planning Commission or the Commission of Fine Arts. 

action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
John. F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (the Board) to study, plan, design, engineer, and construct a photovoltaic system for the main roof of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Requires the Board, no later than 60 days before beginning construction of the system, to report on the feasibility and design of such project. 

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 to the Board for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; (2) capital projects; and (3) the photovoltaic system.

Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed to limit or affect the authority or responsibility of the National Capital Planning Commission or the Commission of Fine Arts. 

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
John. F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to allow the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (the Board) to study, plan, design, engineer, and construct a photovoltaic system for the main roof of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Requires the Board, no later than 60 days before beginning construction of the system, to report on the feasibility and design of such project. Authorizes appropriations for such system.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012 to the Board for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; and (2) capital projects.

Prohibits anything in this Act from limiting or otherwise affecting the authority or responsibility of the National Capital Planning Commission or the Commission of Fine Arts. 

action_date: 2008-10-03
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 26, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

John. F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to allow the Trustees of the John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts (the Board) to study, plan, design, engineer, and construct a photovoltaic system for the main roof of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Requires the Board, no later than 60 days before beginning construction of the system, to report on the feasibility and design of such project. Authorizes appropriations for such system.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012 to the Board for: (1) maintenance, repair, and security; and (2) capital projects.

Prohibits anything in this Act from limiting or otherwise affecting the authority or responsibility of the National Capital Planning Commission or the Commission of Fine Arts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Became Public Law No: 110-338.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Became Public Law No: 110-338.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Cleared for White House.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 9/17/2008 H8341)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 9/17/2008 H8341)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8454)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Graves objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3986.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8341-8343)
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 110-406.
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 110-406.
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6302-6303)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6302-6303)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 765.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15255)
action_date: 2007-12-11
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 H15255)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3986.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15255-15256)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 296.
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-480.
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-480.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 110-338