H.R.1849: World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about social sciences and history
  • Introduced April 1, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 2009

Bill Cosponsors

101 (82 Democrats, 20 Republicans)

Bill Summary

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 - Designates the Liberty Memorial at the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Memorial. Establishes the World War I Centennial Commission to: (1) plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I; (2) encourage private organizations and state and local governments to organize and participate in...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for H.R.1849.

Bill Actions

Date Description
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1849.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Roll Call 862 - 2/3 Yea and Nay vote pending.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 862).
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.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Referred to House Natural Resources
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia Discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 111-329, Part I.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
April 1, 2009

Introduced in the House by Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.)

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