H.R. 4182 (112th): Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2012

Introduced:
Mar 08, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Louie Gohmert Jr. [R-TX1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 1586 on Apr 16, 2013. See H.R. 1586 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 8, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 08, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 08, 2012
Cosponsors
28 cosponsors (28R) (show)
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Full Title

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to acquire and place a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, which included attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.

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Last updated Mar 08, 2012.
5 pages

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3/8/2012--Introduced.
Congressional Hope for Uniform Recognition of Christian Heritage (CHURCH) Act of 2012 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to enter into an agreement with a private entity for the design and fabrication of a historical plaque to be permanently displayed in National Statuary Hall recognizing the seven decades of Christian church services being held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868.
Authorizes the AOC to use National Statuary Hall for a presentation ceremony for the plaque.
Requires the AOC upon receiving such plaque to display it permanently in a place of prominence in National Statuary Hall. Requires that any obligations or expenditures by the AOC to carry out this Act be derived from pre-existing funds available to the AOC as of the date of enactment of this Act.

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