H.R. 2615 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act
H.R. 2615 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 2, 2015, sponsored by Stacey E. Plaskett with 76 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 76
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-224
What it does
Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act (Sec. 2) This bill establishes the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission to carry out activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the date the U.S. Virgin Islands became an unincorporated U.S. territory. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI). Co-sponsors: 73 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 2, 2015
- Passed the HouseApr 26, 2016
- Passed the SenateSep 20, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentSep 26, 2016
- Became lawSep 29, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-224. (Sep 29, 2016)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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