H.R. 2070 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2011
H.R. 2070 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012), the World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2011, has passed the house — introduced on Jun 1, 2011, sponsored by Bill Johnson with 57 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 1, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to install at the World War II memorial in the District of Columbia a suitable plaque or an inscription with the words that President Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed with the nation on June 6, 1944, the morning of D-Day.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2012
Sponsor
Bill Johnson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 1, 2011
- Passed the HouseJan 24, 2012
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jan 26, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jan 24, 2012 · Passed386–26
Every roll call vote on this bill
- World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2011House · Jan 24, 2012
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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