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H.R. 6364 (112th): World War I Centennial Commission Act

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To establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, to provide for the designation of memorials to the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I, and for other purposes.

Sponsor and status

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Ted Poe

Sponsor. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Dec 21, 2012
Length: 14 pages
Introduced
Sep 10, 2012
112th Congress (2011–2013)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Jan 14, 2013

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on January 14, 2013.

Law
Pub.L. 112-272
Cosponsors

14 Cosponsors (7 Republicans, 7 Democrats)

Source
Congress.gov

Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

H.R. 938: Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act

Introduced on Mar 8, 2011. 58% incorporated. (compare text)

S. 253: A bill to establish a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, and to designate memorials to the service of men and women of …

Introduced on Feb 1, 2011. 60% incorporated. (compare text)

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History

Sep 10, 2012
 
Introduced

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Dec 5, 2012
 
Ordered Reported

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Dec 12, 2012
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Dec 21, 2012
 
Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.

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Dec 31, 2012
 
House Agreed to Changes

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Jan 14, 2013
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 6364 (112th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 6364. This is the one from the 112th Congress.

This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress, which met from Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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