3.0.0 2656 2023-01-14T22:48:23Z 2023-01-14T22:48:23Z Senate S S 2004-07-14 108 hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing Referred to 2004-11-17T00:45:06Z sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing sseg04 National Parks Subcommittee Hearings by 2004-09-21T22:04:30Z Discharged from 2004-10-11T02:07:18Z Referred to 2004-07-14T22:40:08Z Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act 108 5310 HR 2004-10-11 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1891) Related bill CRS 2004-11-16 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2004-11-16 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2004-11-16 14:03:05 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2004-10-10 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2004-10-10 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-10 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11183-11184) Floor 2004-10-10 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. Discharge 2004-10-10 Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. Committee 14500 9 Library of Congress sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee 2004-09-21 sseg04 National Parks Subcommittee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-739. Committee 2004-07-14 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8132-8134) IntroReferral 2004-07-14 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8132) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2004-07-14 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress G000352 Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] DANIEL GRAHAM D FL ROBERT N N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2004-07-14 True Commemorations Anniversaries Congress Congressional reporting requirements Europe Executive reorganization Florida Fund raising Gifts Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations Historic sites History International Affairs International cooperation National monuments Public Lands and Natural Resources Spain Commemorations 00 2004-07-14 Introduced in Senate 2004-10-01T17:54:55Z Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act - Establishes the National Commission on the Quincentennial of the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon to plan, encourage, coordinate, and conduct the commemoration of the quincentennial (500th anniversary) of the discovery of Florida by the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.

Directs the Commission to: (1) conduct a study regarding the feasibility of creating a National Heritage Area or National Monument to commemorate the discovery of Florida; and (2) coordinate activities throughout the United States and internationally that relate to the history and influence of such discovery.

]]> 35 2004-10-10 Passed Senate amended 2004-12-07T20:29:02Z Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act - Establishes the National Commission on the Quincentennial of the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon to plan, encourage, coordinate, and conduct the commemoration of the Quincentennial (500th anniversary) of the discovery of Florida by the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.

Sets forth the membership composition of the Commission. Requires the appointment of Commission members not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act.

Directs the Commission to: (1) plan and develop activities for commemorating the Quincentennial; (2) consult with public and private agencies to organize and participate in Quincentennial activities; and (3) coordinate activities throughout the United States and internationally that relate to the history and influence of the discovery of Florida.

Directs the Commission to submit a comprehensive report to the President, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives not later than one year after the enactment of this Act, that includes specific recommendations for: (1) the allocation of financial and administrative responsibility among entities participating in the commemoration; and (2) the commemoration of the Quincentennial and related events through various publications, programs, and activities. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports on activities, programs, expenditures and donations, and a final report by December 31, 2013.

Enumerates the powers of the Commission, including powers to: (1) prepare and disseminate historical, commemorative, and informational materials and objects to promote awareness of, and interest in, the Quincentennial; (2) create competitions and awards for historical, artistic, and other works relating to the Quincentennial; and (3) establish a central clearinghouse for information relating to the Quincentennial.

Sets forth administrative provisions for the Commission, including the establishment of a principal office in St. Augustine, Florida, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C. Provides for the staffing of the Commission, compensation of Commission employees, procurement authority, and authority to solicit donations.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study for designating an area in the State of Florida as a unit of the National Park System to commemorate the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon, and to submit a report to Congress, with recommendations, on the findings of the study.

Authorizes appropriations.

Terminates the authority provided by this Act on December 31, 2013.

]]> Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act Display Title Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act Official Title as Introduced A bill to establish a National Commission on the Quincentennial of the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act Short Titles as Passed Senate Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act S Senate 4057 108 SAMDT To provide a complete substitute. 2022-02-03T05:37:09Z 2004-10-10 Amendment SA 4057 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 4057 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/108th-congress/senate-amendment/4057 B000468 Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] JESSE BINGAMAN D NM FRANCIS 2004-10-10T04:00:00Z 2004-10-10T04:00:00Z Senate 108 S Senate S 2656 Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act 2023-01-14T22:48:23Z 6 2004-10-10 0 Senate Amendment SA 4057 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2004-10-10 0 Senate Amendment SA 4057 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S11184) To provide a complete substitute. Floor 2004-10-10 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 4057 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Bingaman.(consideration: CR S11184) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-10 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 4057 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2004-10-10 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 4046 108 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:37:09Z 2004-10-09 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. B000468 Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] JESSE BINGAMAN D NM FRANCIS 2004-10-09T04:00:00Z Senate 108 S Senate S 2656 Ponce de Leon Discovery of Florida Quincentennial Commission Act 2023-01-14T22:48:23Z 3 2004-10-09 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee 0 Senate Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. IntroReferral 2004-10-09 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Referred in House 2004-11-16T05:00:00Z Engrossed in Senate 2004-10-10T04:00:00Z Introduced in Senate 2004-07-14T04:00:00Z 2004-11-16 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.