H.R.1209: To extend the authority for the construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
  • Introduced March 11, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 24, 2003

Bill Cosponsors

83 (80 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to terminate the authority for the establishment of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, on November 12, 2006.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.1209.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-203.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1209.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
March 11, 2003

Introduced in the House by Diane Watson (D-Calif.)

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