H.R. 3689 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3689 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 1, 2009, sponsored by Nick J. Rahall II with 1 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 1, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 111-270
What it does
Extends, to November 17, 2014, the legislative authority of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. to establish a Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitors center.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nick J. Rahall II (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 1, 2009
- Passed the HouseOct 13, 2009
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2010
- Became lawOct 12, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-270. (Oct 12, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Oct 13, 2009 · Passed390–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
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