To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 854 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 1, 2011, sponsored by Sam Farr with 159 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Mar 1, 2011
Co-sponsors: 159
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Authorizes the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the formation of the Peace Corps and the ideals of world peace and friendship upon which it was founded.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Sam Farr (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 137 Democrats, 22 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 1, 2011
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Oct 4, 2011)

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Committees

Natural Resources Committee
Budget Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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