H.J.RES.179: Designating the Civil War Center at Louisiana State University as the United States Civil War Center, making the center the flagship institution for planning the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced May 16, 1996
  • Latest Major Action May 21, 1996

Bill Summary

Designates the Civil War Center located on Raphael Semmes Drive at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the United States Civil War Center. Makes the Center and the Civil War Institute of Gettysburg College located at 233 North Washington Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the flagship institutions for planning the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
May 16, 1996

Introduced in the House by Richard Hugh Baker (R-La.)

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