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H.R. 1849 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009

H.R. 1849 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 1, 2009, sponsored by Emanuel Cleaver with 101 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Apr 1, 2009
Co-sponsors
101
Policy area
Social Sciences and History

What it does

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…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 81 Democrats, 20 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 1, 2009
  • Passed the HouseNov 5, 2009
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. (Dec 3, 2009)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Nov 5, 2009 · Passed    418–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

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