H.R. 915 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 915 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 28, 2013, sponsored by Joseph P. Kennedy III with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Authorizes the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the formation of the Peace Corps and to honor the ideals upon which it was founded. Prohibits the use of federal funds to pay any expense to establish the commemorative work.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 245. (Jan 23, 2014)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
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