H.R. 687 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act
H.R. 687 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 9, 2005, sponsored by Richard Baker with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission to plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and to carry out other specified duties.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Baker (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 19 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 9, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (Feb 9, 2005)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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