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S. 518 (111th): Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act
- Introduced:
- Mar 03, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
- Sponsor:
- Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]
- Status:
- Died (Reported by Committee)
The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. S. stands for Senate bill.
Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
8/5/2010--Reported to Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission to plan, encourage, develop, execute, and coordinate programs, observances, and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded and are associated with the War of 1812.
Includes among other Commission duties to:
(1) coordinate activities with state commemoration commissions, the National Park Service, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other appropriate federal agencies;
(2) facilitate scholarly research on, publication about, and interpretation of the people and events associated with that War;
(3) design, develop, and provide for the maintenance of an exhibit that will travel throughout the United States during the commemoration period to interpret events of the War of 1812; and
(4) review essential facilities and infrastructure at War of 1812 sites and identify possible improvements that could be made to enhance and maximize visitor experience at the sites.
Requires the Commission to:
(1) prepare a strategic plan and annual performance plans for activities carried out under this Act; and
(2) submit annual reports on gifts, bequest, and devises it receives and a final report on its activities by September 30, 2015.
Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-FY2015. Terminates the Commission on December 31, 2015.
House Republican Conference Summary
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- Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
- Part III: EMPLOYEES
- Subpart A: General Provisions
- Chapter 21: DEFINITIONS
- Section 2105: Employee
- Subpart B: Employment and Retention
- Chapter 31: AUTHORITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
- Subchapter I: EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITIES
- Section 3109: Employment of experts and consultants; temporary or intermittent
- Subpart D: Pay and Allowances
- Chapter 53: PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS
- Subchapter II: EXECUTIVE SCHEDULE PAY RATES
- Section 5316: Positions at level V
- Title 31: MONEY AND FINANCE
- Subtitle II: THE BUDGET PROCESS
- Chapter 13: APPROPRIATIONS
- Subchapter III: LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES
- Section 1342: Limitation on voluntary services
Other Citations
- 5 U.S.C. Chapter 33
- 5 U.S.C. Chapter 53
- 5 U.S.C. Chapter 57
- 18 U.S.C. Chapter 11